Family Rules!

While at a friend's house a few months ago, I noticed her "Family Rules List" in her home. I LOVED it! Better yet, I loved how I saw it in action in her home. Well, she was sweet enough to give me one. The same exact one, and I want to share it with you! It's changed the way my boys talk to me and my husband and they are learning the scripture verses - so they know WHY they have to do these things.

Our Family Rules

LOVE GOD

Deuteronomy 6:4-6 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength.

Pray and talk to God.

Give thanks!

OBEY MOMMY AND DADDY

(Right away, all the way, with a happy heart!)

Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in all things for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

Come when your name is called and say "YES mommy."

Mind your teachers.

LOVE OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Mark 12:29-31 - You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Hugs and kisses.

Encourage each other.

BE KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

Titus 3:2 - Be courteous to all men.

Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Be helpful without being asked.

Use sweet words and actions.

Put others first.

TELL THE TRUTH

Proverbs 12:22 - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Be honest even when you've done wrong.

Rewards for honesty.

TAKE CARE OF OUR HOME AND STUFF

Ecclesiastes 5:19 - God has empowered him to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor: this is the gift of God.

Keep home and nature clean and organized.

Cleanup toys and trash.

DO OUR BEST WITH A HAPPY HEART!

Proverbs 20:11 - Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.

Philippians 1:10a - Approve that which is excellent.

Do the right thing even when it's hard.

Good, better, best.