Not Only What, But Also Why

Dinner time discussion in Christian homes should be rich and upbuilding. One important way for this to come to pass is for the head, the man, to lead in discussions intentionally. Give direction. Oftentimes we Christians will discuss, as we live in the world, the things wrong with the world. We are very good at describing the what that's out there. But we're not as good at describing the why of what's out there.

So try this, men: when you are discussing what is wrong in the world, ask the why question. Why is it that way? Why do unbelievers do this or that? Why does he or she believe this, or why do they practice that? Try it. You're digging deeper: you're asking worldview and worship questions; you're discerning doctrinal and religious commitments. You're thinking Christianly.