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The Home As God Would Have It God does have a design for the home and only when each member of the family fulfills his part will the home be what God intends for it to be. |
The Home As God Would Have It
- Recognizes God Has A Pattern For The Home
- Psalm 127:1; Prov. 3:5-6 – Must be directed by God.
- Yet that pattern is constantly under attack; have to make sure we continually evaluate our homes by God’s Word.
- Honors the Relationship Between Husbands and Wives
- God designed marriage; it is the very basis for the home; this design has not changed (Gen. 2:18-24; Matt. 19:4-8).
- Eph. 5:22-24 – Wives must submit to their husbands. Recognize him as the head/leader of the home; this is a willing submission that places her under the loving care and direction of her husband.
- Eph. 5:25-33 – Husbands must love their wives. He has a heavy responsibility as the head of the household and he does so in love, seeking the best for his family. It is a sacrificial love exemplified in Christ’s love for the church.
- Enforces the Relationship Between Parents and Children
- Eph. 6:1-3 – Children are to honor and obey their parents. It serves as an example of our relation to God. Honor their parents with esteem and respect that extends beyond childhood (cf. Matt. 15:4-6).
- Eph. 6:4 – Parents must be nurturing and instructing. This is done in love and compassion, not to incite anger. They have the responsibility of instruction, discipline, and example. A child cannot follow a parent that will not lead.
Only when all are fulfilling their obligations is the home what God would have it to be.
The Home As God Would Have It
