1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Godly
Families
I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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)

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

13. 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)

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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)

18. 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

19. 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?