Geoff Botkin Shares How He Applies the Sufficiency of Scripture to the Botkin Family

Families gathered in the main room during this last breakout session got to hear Geoffrey Botkin share very personally about how his family seeks to apply Scripture in their lives.

He started with this disclaimer: “What the Botkin family seeks to do is not a secret; it can be found in the pages of Scripture.” I love this emphasis in Geoff. He shared that he tries to cultivate this attitude in his children: “You live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:4) Open the Bible each day and find your marching orders, find something to obey.

We can teach our children to be zealous for good works and train them in doctrine, reproof, and instruction in righteousness by teaching them to open Scripture. Most American Christians fail to apply Scripture because they value it only as an empty convention and are blind to its power and relevance.

Just one more point I have to mention briefly – in talking about patriarchy, he made this critical point: “My children love to obey me because they know I am not doing my own will either, I am submitted to Christ.” There is much more to tell you. Make sure to get the audio.