Commitment in the Family

+ Definition 1. Responsibility 2. Loyalty 3. Activity

+Synonyms – promise, pledge, vow, binder, obligation, assurance, word, guarantee +related to the Family 1. types of commitment A. Pre-committed relationship B. Uncommitted relationship C. Committed relationship

2. levels of commitment Known fact Attitude Formal or official A. Macro Characteristics: Abiding Known fact Attitude Formal or official B. Micro -temporary, broken, shallow

1. foundation of commitment 2. Facets of commitment A. Loving Love must be selfless Love must be sacrificing Love must be sincere Love must be shown in: 1. provision 2. progression 3. protection

*negatively-not dead by: *positively –open communication B. Living *negatively-not dead by: *positively –open communication C. Lasting - abiding -Avoidance -Aims – couples (Rom. 7.1-2)

D. Liberating -giving time for oneself Not confining members in a box Not under house arrest Warning –Freedom is to do good, right, and godly

E. Listening Everyone has right to speak & be heard There’s open communication

Conclusion The enemy tries to destroy the Christian family Thus, be on guard & be committed to excellent family relationship by Word, Prayer, & Support of the Church family