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Man’s Role Of Leadership Intro: Deborah & Barak (Judges 4:1-10; 5:2, 12-18). Man’s leadership based on revealed Truth, not human opinion. If gain material goals, but fail in spiritual, we have not pleased the Lord!
Man’s Role Of Leadership I. GOD MADE MAN TO LEAD A. Man created first, Woman help-meet (Gen. 2:18). B. Man to rule over (Gen. 3:16). C. Abraham’s Example (Gen. 18:19). D. Home (Eph. 5:22-24). E. Spiritual Matters (1 Tim. 2:8-15).
Man’s Role Of Leadership II. GOD REVEALED HOW TO LEAD A. Sacrificial Love (Eph. 5:25-31). B. Focus & Nature of Love (Mt. 22:34-40; Rom. 13:8-10). C. Requires personal growth... D. Requires growth in relation to wife... E. Requires growth in relation to children...
Man’s Role Of Leadership III. PERSONAL MORAL GROWTH A. Obey Gospel (Acts 2:38; 2 Cor. 5:17). (Study, Prayer, Worship, Participation) B. Provide For Physical Needs (1 Tim. 5:8; 2 Thess. 3:10). C. Beware Materialism (Luke 12:15; Heb. 13:5). IV. GROWTH IN RELATION TO WIFE A. Study & Pray With Her (Eph. 5:28-31). B. Communicate & Consider (1 Pet. 3:7). C. Purity Of Heart & Body (Mt. 5:28; Heb. 13:4). D. Set Example & Encourage Confidence!
Man’s Role Of Leadership V. GROWTH IN RELATION TO CHILDREN A. Help With Bible Class Prep. (Eph. 6:4). B. Guide Family In Use Of TV (Psalm 101:3). - No double standards. - Moderation. C. Discuss: - Attitudes (Respect, Affection, Gratitude, Etc.) - Sexual Education (Proper Behavior, Modesty, God’s Marriage Rules) - Involve them in Evangelism & Visiting
Man’s Role Of Leadership CONCLUSION: A. God made man to lead. B. God revealed how to lead. C. This requires growth in personal life, in relation to wife & children. All Of Us Can See Areas For Improvement. We CAN Grow If We Desire To. Are We Growing As We Should Be?