An Example Within Our Family Be an Example (7) An Example Within Our Family

Godly Families An Example to the World The home, one of three institutions ordained by God It began in the Garden – Genesis 2:18, a helper for Adam. 2:23-24 Children introduced – Genesis 4:1-2 Children need BOTH parents! They need them without confusion!!!

Godly Families An Example to the World The traditional (Biblical model) family is under attack in our society. With the breakdown of the family comes problems. Cohabitation, promiscuity, confusion, etc. Society recognizes these problems but refuses to consider God’s standard in addressing them! Our Society desperately needs to see godly, intact families! 1 Peter 2:12

Godly Families An Example to One Another Marriage is a sacred union before God between a man and a woman who have been rightly joined together (Gen. 2:23-24) It is for life! Romans 7:2-3, Matthew 19:4-9

Godly Families An Example to One Another We need to be examples within the home – i.e. 1 Peter 3:1-2 Being an example begins with each of us fulfilling our roles. We must be Christians FIRST! Eph. 5:22, 29 “as to the Lord”

Godly Families An Example to One Another The husband He needs to lead Ephesians 5:23, following the example of Christ over His church! He loves and cares for his wife – Eph. 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7 He needs to be faithful – 1 Cor. 7:2- 5, Romans 13:9, Hebrews 13:4

Godly Families An Example to One Another The Wife She is a gift from God Genesis 2:18 – a helper, companion Proverbs 12:4, 18:22 She is to submit to her husband – Ephesians 5:22-24, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Colossians 3:18, etc.

Godly Families An Example to One Another The Wife She needs to be faithful – 1 Cor. 7:2-5, Romans 13:9, Hebrews 13:4, Mark 10:11-12 Domestic responsibilities – Titus 2:4-5, 1 Timothy 5:14, 2:15 Cf. Proverbs 31:10-31

Godly Families An Example to One Another Husbands and Wives Be an example to your children! Husbands, show them what a loving man acts like. In this they can better grasp God, as our loving Father! Wives, show your children what it means to fulfill your role as well Show what it means to submit to God in all things!

Godly Families An Example to One Another Parents and Children Again this is desperately needed. Children need to see that their parents love and care for them!

Godly Families An Example to One Another Fathers Provide for their children – 1 Timothy 5:8, 2 Corinthians 12:14, cf. Matt. 7:9-11 Love and care for them – Colossians 3:21, Discipline – Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, cf. Hebrews 12:9-11 He teaches and trains – Eph. 4:4

Godly Families An Example to One Another Mothers Love your children – cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 2 Timothy 3:3 (unloving) Teach them – 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15 Titus 2:4-5 Provide a safe home environment – Proverbs 31:15, 21, 27-29

Godly Families An Example to One Another Children They can be a proper example to one another, and to parents They are to honor and obey their parents – Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20, Exodus 20:12 Parents have a right to be respected, and to rejoice in their children – Proverbs 23:25, 10:1

Godly Families An Example to One Another Children This honor extends beyond their years at home – cf. 1 Timothy 5:4-16

Godly Families An Example to One Another NOTE: Not every family is ideal. Problems and failures occur. Sometimes tragedy results in fractured family units. We have to adjust in such circumstances – doing our best to follow God’s will. We need compassion! We have a spiritual family to help us! cf. Galatians 6:2, Mark 10:29-30

Is the world seeing God in my family? An intact, godly family will attract the attention of those who are struggling Is the world seeing God in my family?