Faithful Families Were you raised in a “problem” home? Disagree with some things Serious failures & sins Determine to do better
Faithful Families We are accountable for family relationships Vain worship, 1 Pet. 3:7 Lose your soul Turn others from God, Rom. 1:18
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Problems
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Man Love the Lord, Mt. 22:36, 37 Obey, Jn. 14:15; Mk. 16:16 Serve, Rom. 12:1, 2 Worship, Psa. 29:2 Study, 2 Tim. 2:15 Unwavering, Josh. 24:15; 1 Cor. 16:13
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Man Love his wife, Eph. 5:25 Sacrifice, Eph. 5:25 Cherish & nourish, Eph. 5:29 Understanding, 1 Pt. 3:7 Example, 1 Pt. 3:1 Put wife first, Gen. 2:24
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Man Love his children Teach, Eph. 6:4 Patient, Titus 1:7 Discipline, Prov. 13:24 Example, Prov. 13:20 Provide, 1 Tim. 5:8
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Woman, Prov. 14:1; 31:10-31 Not lazy, 31:13, 14, 17, 18 Homemaker, 31:15, 22 Thrifty, 31:16, 24 Compassionate, 31:20 Brings honor to husband, 31:23; 12:4
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Woman, Prov. 14:1; 31:10-31 Wise & kind teacher, 31:26 Loves & is loved, 31:28, 29 Not vain, 31:30 Puts husband first, Gen. 2:24
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Children, Eph. 6:4 Heed wisdom of parents, Prov. 1:8, 9 Long life, Prov. 4:10 Peace, Prov. 3:1, 2
Faithful Families Problems Trust in God, cf. 2 Cor. 4:8-14 Faithful to God Satan will attack God will reward
Faithful Families Problems Interfering family – “Butt Out!” Intrusive parents, Gen. 2:24 Overreaching grandparents, Eph. 6:4 Obnoxious, nosey siblings, Prov. 25:17 Take necessary action
Faithful Families Problems Intervene when serious problem exists Abuse, Prov. 3:11, 12 Alcohol or drugs, Prov. 20:1 Financial irresponsibility, 1 Tim. 5:8 Take necessary action
Faithful Families Problems Get help! Recognize danger Set aside pride Overcome fear Consider others
Faithful Families Submit To God’s Will Problems
Faithful Families Were you raised in a “problem” home? Disagree with some things Serious failures & sins Determine to do better
Faithful Families We are accountable for family relationships Vain worship, 1 Pet. 3:7 Lose your soul Turn others from God, Rom. 1:18