It is the dream of every Christian to have a godly family Want that for family grow up in Want that in own family (may yet be future) Want that for their children & grandchildren Not All Christians Have Godly Families

We all know of families that we think of as godly families. Faithful to The Lord We all know of families that we think of as godly families. Great / Solid Marriage An Example For Others To Follow Raise Their Children Well

A family that is well devoted & pleasing to God “Godliness & Godly” 1. eusebeia NT:2150, from eu, "well," and sebomai, "to be devout," denotes that piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing to Him. theosebeia NT:2317 denotes "the fear or reverence of God," from theos, "god," and sebomai (see No. 1), A Godly Family: A family that is well devoted & pleasing to God

Godly Families Begin With The Individuals In The Family “Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness” (2 Pet. 3:11). To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. --Confucius

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God

Parents Fear God & Teach Their Children to Fear God I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God Parents Fear God & Teach Their Children to Fear God Awe of God (Jonah 1:9) Afraid of Displeasing (1 Sam. 11:7) Do What God Says (Deut 13:4) Dedicated (Deut 10:12, 20) Teach Children (Deut 4:9-10)

Fears & trusts in God (vv. 2, 5) Concern for husband’s soul (vv 1-2) I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God Emphasis is on the Spiritual (1 Peter. 3) Fears & trusts in God (vv. 2, 5) Concern for husband’s soul (vv 1-2) Pure (v. 2) Focus on inward not outward (vv. 3-6) Submits because of fear (vv. 1, 6) Concerned about hindrances (v. 7)

God created the home (Gen. 2:18-25) God directs the home (Prov. 2:17) I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God Recognize: Designed by God & Directed by God God created the home (Gen. 2:18-25) God directs the home (Prov. 2:17) God knows best Word is the standard

Parents Fear God & Teach Their Children to Fear God I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God Parents Fear God & Teach Their Children to Fear God Emphasis Is On The Spiritual Recognize: Designed by God & Directed by God

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others

II. Environment of Respect for Others Love (Eph. 5:25; Titus 2:4; 1 Cor. 13) Kind / Gentle (1 Pet. 3:7; Col. 4:6) Treat Others Way He/She Wants to be Treated (Matt. 7:12) Each Deny Self (Mark 8:34)

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others III. Communicate Effectively

III. Communicate Effectively The Risk: Families fail due to lack of comm. Marriage grows apart Never grow close Parents & children distant Lose touch & Influence The Reason: Any successful relationship – comm. Must dwell with Understanding (1 Pet. 3:7) One flesh (Matt. 19:6) The Requirements: Talk (Eph. 5 & 6) Listen (Jas. 1:19) Calm (Prov. 29:22) Reasonable (Phil 4:2)

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others III. Communicate Effectively IV. Willingly Accept Roles

Respect & obey their parents IV. Willingly Accept Roles Lead – take responsibility (Eph. 5:25- 28; 1 Pet. 3:1-7) Lead with gentleness - Not drive (1 Pet. 3:7) Provide for his own house (1 Tim. 5:8) Husband Submits willingly to husband (1 Pet. 3:1-6; Titus 2:4-5) Guide & keep the house (1 Tim 5:14; Titus 2:5) Wife Respect & obey their parents (Eph. 6:1-4; 2 Tim. 3:1-5) Children

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others III. Communicate Effectively IV. Willingly Accept Roles V. Discipline & Train Children

Where things could lead (1 Cor. 15:33; Deut. 6:12; Exo.34:10-ff) V. Discipline & Train Children Discipline Prov.13:24 Prov.19:18 Prov. 22:15 Prov. 23:13-14 Prov. 29:15 Train in Way Of Lord Prov. 22:6 Eph. 6:1-4 Deut 6:7 Strict / Watchful Careful Where things could lead (1 Cor. 15:33; Deut. 6:12; Exo.34:10-ff)

Godly Families I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others III. Communicate Effectively IV. Willingly Accept Roles V. Discipline & Train Children

Is it a Godly Family? Willingly accept your role? What About Your Family? Is it a Godly Family? What is the atmosphere? How do you treat one another? Spend time communicating? Willingly accept your role?