"Building God’s Family, God’s Way" (Proverbs 20:7)

“ The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.”

Introduction: Introduction: A Somber Yet Relevant Analysis A Somber Yet Relevant Analysis

Scenes of the enemy (Ephesians 6:10-13) “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (6:11)

“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour...resist him, stand firm in the faith.” (1 Peter 5:8-9a )

Exposition: Exposition: A Study of Domestic Destruction

The Story of Eli and his Sons. The Story of Eli and his Sons.

The Signs of Domestic Disintegration Preoccupation with career to the exclusion of family. Refusal to face the facts. Failure to respond to the warnings. Forsaking the way of God.

Conclusion: Conclusion: Strategies of a Godly Servant

“The philosophy of the classroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” - Abraham Lincoln “The philosophy of the classroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” - Abraham Lincoln

Set yourselves apart for God - Be Sanctified! (1 Thessalonians 4:3-2) “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.”

Stand firm in your faith (1 Corinthians 15:58) Stand firm in your faith (1 Corinthians 15:58) “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”