The Ten Commandments of Sibling Relationship by Rachel Burchfield

1. Thou Shalt Admit That God Put You in Your family.

There are no accidents in God. God can help you adjust to the idea of a step-brother or step-sister. If God had wanted you to be a part of another family, you would have been part.

2. Thou Shalt Admit That God Is Smarter Than You.

Life would sure be sweeter if you cooperated with God's way of doing things.God often use siblings to expose junk in your own life. Your reactions to their comments and actions reveals a lot.

3. Thou Shalt Realize That The World Does Not Revolve Around You.

Newsflash!!!There are other people that live and grew up in the same house. Clean up your own mess. Turn the TV down when others are asleep. Your family's destiny is not to make you perfect or king or queen. Yes, you are a part of the family..
but just a part.

4. Thou Shalt Respect Others Privacy and Possessions.

Try a little harder to return all things that you borrowed quickly. And try to ask before you take it nest time.OK Privacy is sacred to siblings. Stay out of their room and stuff just because they asked.

5. Thou Shalt Not Use Words That Wound.

Nothing stabs a siblings friendship like put downs , and cruel comments. Think about this please do not cause harm. Parents should have zero tolerance for this..On the other hands do not get your feelings hurt so easily. Do not berate siblings in front of others.(Stop) Siblings need to lighten up or toughen up.

6. Thou Shalt Be Committed and Glad For Their Success.

Your siblings have secret dreams for their life.Do you care? They need people to believe in them especially family. Do not tell them what they did wrong. Tell them what they did right and what you really like about them. Your opinion will always tower over everyone else, just because you are family.

7. Thou Shalt Treat Them Like Company.

Well, not exactly. But, siblings can get way too familiar with each other. When company walks into your house you say "hi". You do not act like they slept with you all night. When you are making sandwich you offer to make them one ,too. It is kind kindness,

8. Thou Shalt Celebrate Your Siblings Talent.

You were born an original, so don't try to be a copy. Try not to compete with each other. There is room in God's family(yours also) for everyone to be good at something. Your need to be the first and the best, should not be at the expense of others.

9. Thou Shalt Verbalize Your Admiration.

This takes practice but say it: " I am glad you are my sister or brother." "Your backstroke looks great." You sure know how to work with clothing, you have such good taste." L really admire you.: "Today is the big day..go for it." "You always say the right thing to make be OK." and yes, even I love and adore you."

10. Thou Shalt Honor God by Loving Your Siblings.

Here's the bottom line. Do you love God? Make it work at home or with your family. You will discover in time your brother or sister might just become your best friend.


CELEBRATE SIBLINGS!!!!!!!! A Celebration of who God made you and your siblings.