2. 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

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

4. “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. 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), 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 A family that is well devoted & pleasing to God

5. 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 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).

6. GodlyFamilies I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God

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

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

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

10. 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

11. GodlyFamilies I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others

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

13. GodlyFamilies I. Atmosphere of the Fear of God II. Environment of Respect for Others III. Communicate Effectively

14. 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)

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

16. 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) 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) 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) Respect & obey their parents (Eph. 6:1-4; 2 Tim. 3:1-5) Children

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

18. Discipline Prov.13:24 Prov.19:18 Prov. 22:15 Prov. 23:13-14 Prov. 29:15Discipline 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 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) Strict / Watchful Careful Where things could lead (1 Cor. 15:33; Deut. 6:12; Exo.34:10-ff)

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

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