It is the dream of every Christian to have a godly family

It is the dream of every Christianto 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

We all know of families that we think of as godly families.

Faithful to

The Lord

Great / SolidMarriage

Raise TheirChildren

Well

An Example

For Others

To Follow

““GodlinessGodliness & & GodlyGodly””

1. 1. eusebeiaeusebeia NT:2150, from NT:2150, from eu,eu, "well," "well," and and sebomaisebomai, "to be devout," denotes , "to be devout," denotes that piety which, characterized by a that piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing to Him. well-pleasing to Him.

theosebeiatheosebeia NT:2317 denotes "the fear NT:2317 denotes "the fear or reverence of God," from or reverence of God," from theostheos, , "god," and "god," and sebomai sebomai (see No. 1),(see No. 1),A Godly FamilyA Godly Family::

A family that is well devoted & pleasing to GodA family that is well devoted & pleasing to God

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).

Godly Godly FamiliesFamilies

I. Atmosphere of the Fear of GodI. Atmosphere of the Fear of GodI. Atmosphere of the Fear of GodI. Atmosphere of the Fear of God


Parents Fear God & TeachTheir Children to Fear God

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


Emphasis is on the Spiritual(1 Peter. 3)

• Fears & trusts in God Fears & trusts in God (vv. 2, 5)(vv. 2, 5)• Concern for husband’s soul Concern for husband’s soul (vv 1-2)(vv 1-2)• Pure Pure (v. 2)(v. 2)• Focus on inward not outward Focus on inward not outward (vv. 3-6)(vv. 3-6)• Submits because of fear Submits because of fear (vv. 1, 6)(vv. 1, 6)• Concerned about hindrances Concerned about hindrances (v. 7)(v. 7)


Recognize:Designed by God &Directed by God

• God created the home God created the home (Gen. 2:18-25)(Gen. 2:18-25)• God directs the home God directs the home (Prov. 2:17)(Prov. 2:17)

God knows bestGod knows best Word is the standardWord is the standard


Parents Fear God & TeachTheir Children to Fear God

EmphasisIs On The Spiritual

Recognize:Designed by God &

Directed by God



II. Environment of Respect for OthersII. Environment of Respect for OthersII. Environment of Respect for OthersII. Environment of Respect for Others


Each Deny Self (Mark 8:34)

Treat Others Way He/SheWants 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)




III. Communicate EffectivelyIII. Communicate EffectivelyIII. Communicate EffectivelyIII. Communicate Effectively


The Risk:

Families faildue to lack of comm.

Marriage grows apartNever grow close

Parents & childrendistant

Lose touch & Influence

The Reason:

Any successfulrelationship – comm.

Must dwell withUnderstanding

(1 Pet. 3:7)

One flesh(Matt. 19:6)

TheRequirements:

Talk (Eph. 5 & 6)Listen (Jas. 1:19)

Calm (Prov. 29:22)Reasonable (Phil 4:2)





IV. Willingly Accept RolesIV. Willingly Accept RolesIV. Willingly Accept RolesIV. 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)

• 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






V. Discipline & Train ChildrenV. Discipline & Train ChildrenV. Discipline & Train ChildrenV. Discipline & Train Children


DisciplineDisciplineProv.13:24Prov.19:18Prov. 22:15

Prov. 23:13-14Prov. 29:15

DisciplineDisciplineProv.13:24Prov.19:18Prov. 22:15

Prov. 23:13-14Prov. 29:15

Train in Way Of Train in Way Of LordLord

Prov. 22:6Eph. 6:1-4Deut 6:7

Train in Way Of Train in Way Of LordLord

Prov. 22:6Eph. 6:1-4Deut 6:7

Strict / WatchfulStrict / WatchfulCarefulCareful

Where things could lead (1 Cor. 15:33; Deut. 6:12; Exo.34:10-ff)

Strict / WatchfulStrict / WatchfulCarefulCareful

Where things could lead (1 Cor. 15:33; Deut. 6:12; Exo.34:10-ff)







• Is it a Godly Family?Is it a Godly Family?

What is the atmosphere?How do you treat one another?

Spend time communicating?Willingly accept your role?

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It is the dream of every Christian to have a godly family