1. The Family & the Home Lesson 11: Problems Facing Families

2. Family Problems  Family problems are as old as Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel (Gen. 3-4)  Why problems? When sin enters into the family there will be a problem one way or the other!  Today, we hear of many “broken homes,” “dysfunctional families,” “fragmented families,” etc. Family problems lead to nation problems!

3. Family Problems  Problem with same-sex marriages (Rom. 1:24-26)  Problem with divorce (Mt. 5:32; 19:9; Mk. 10:11- 12; Lk. 16:8; Rom. 7:2-3)  Problem with roles (Eph. 5:22 – 6:4): many will not fulfill the roles that God has given in the home for the man, the woman, and the children

4. Family Problems Misc. problems…  Marriage “let downs” where couples stop acting right (courtesy, compliments, self- respect, loving sacrifice, selflessness, trust, etc.)  Selfishness, anger, unjust criticisms, nagging, etc.  Alcohol, drugs  Sexual immorality, middle-aged “fling”

5. Family Problems  Gossip, meddling (Prov. 18:8; 1 Tim. 5:13)  Absenteeism: spouses growing apart, parents abandoning the children  Worldliness (Rom. 1:18-31; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 4; Col. 3; 1 Jn. 2:15-17)  Evil influence from the outside: movies, music, media, Internet, friends, etc. (Prov. 1:10; 13:20; 1 Cor. 15:33)

6. The Broken Home Broken homes lead to…  Child abuse, child neglect, orphans  Immorality, criminal activity  Irreligion, unbelief, unfaithfulness

7. Review Questions 1. Who was the first family with problems and what was the root cause of their problems? 2. What are the family problems discussed in this lesson?