“Unless the Lord Builds the House” ( Psalm 127 ) The Making of Godly Families

“They Labor In Vain” Who set the wrong priorities for children.  Best schools & best educational opportunities  Access to the best health care  Best housing possible  Acceptance among their peers  Stable job that will pay well  A good marriage & healthy children  To get the most pleasure out of living If priorities in a Christian family are the same priorities of families in the world, the same results (fruit) can be expected (Gal 6:7-8). Jesus tells us how to prevent disaster in our homes (Matt 6:19-34).

“They Labor In Vain” Who have the wrong priorities as parents  Financial reasons: to be able to give the children the best material things.  Career reasons: mom has career goals that would interfere with too much child rearing.  Societal reasons: large families are frowned upon in society. “Children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. 5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate” (Psa 127:3-5).

“They Labor In Vain” Who set the wrong priorities for children Who have the wrong priorities as parents Who don’t teach children to honor & obey  Ephesians 6:1-2; Colossians 3:20-21

“They Labor In Vain” Who set the wrong priorities for children Who have the wrong priorities as parents Who don’t teach children to honor & obey Who confuse God’s roles for husband & wife  Ephesians 5:22-33; Colossians 3:18-25; Titus 2:4- 5; 1 Peter 3:1-6

“The Lord Builds The House” When His blueprint is followed:  By husbands…  By fathers…  By wives…  By mothers…  By children…

The Lord Will Build A House Of Beauty ( Psalm 127 ) If we cooperate with Him