Godly Homes in an Ungodly World - 14

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Godly Homes in an Ungodly World - 14

• Maintaining Godly Homes

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WE have discussed

• What is the home
• The purpose of marriage
• Preparations for marriage
• Various roles within the home
• Lessons are available at www.roseavenue.org

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Problems

• Problems WILL arise clashes in personalities,
  with society needs
• How we handle these situations will determine how
  strong and godly our homes will be
• Gods word gives guidance in dealing with problems

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Types of problems

• Poor communication 1 Pet. 37
• Finances Matt. 624
• Worldliness 1 John 215-17, Jas. 41-4
• Improper attitudes cf. Eph. 426
• The rut everyday routine
• Infidelity Heb. 134

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Types of problems

• Poor communication 1 Pet. 37
• Finances Matt. 624
• Worldliness 1 John 215-17, Jas. 41-4
• Improper attitudes cf. Eph. 426
• The rut everyday routine
• Infidelity Heb. 134

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Dealing with problems

• Each problem has its own unique solution
• Seek first the kingdom of God Matt. 633, Psalm
  1271
• Address them ignoring problems usually makes
  the worse cf. 1 Cor. 56

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Dealing with problems

• HONESTLY evaluate yourself few problems are
  unilateral. How are you handling the problem?
• Note I am not to blame yourself when others are
  guilty (i.e. being manipulated) just
  acknowledge your part if it is there!

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Dealing with problems

• BE accountable take responsibility for your
  conduct Rom. 1412, Gal. 65
• Maintain a godly attitude meditate on things
  that are godly. cf. Eph. 426, Phil. 214, 48

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Dealing with problems

• Build on your strengths find the good in
  yourself and others and start there 1 Cor.
  135-6
• Be patient marriage/parenting is a marathon,
  not a sprint! Solutions take time 1 Cor. 134,
  Jas. 24, Luke 2119

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Dealing with problems

• Learn to fight fair Dont pile on or save
  up problems, know where the line is you cannot
  cross, cool off, etc.

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As unto the Lord

• At times we will ALL fail. Not everyone wants to
  do right.
• What if my spouse/child/parent is not doing their
  part?
• Realize that YOU are accountable for you! Do
  your part as unto the Lord Eph. 522, 25, Col.
  323

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As unto the Lord

• In the home
• Do what you are supposed to do with all your
  might
• Often times our conduct is a RESPONSE to what we
  expect of the other person
• Someone has to stop the cycle of trouble - what
  not me?

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As unto the Lord

• Their sin - Does not excuse your accountability
  Rom. 1412, 2 Cor. 510
• Let THIS be your motivation to do the right
  thing!
• Often times this conduct leads to a good response
  by the other party

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As unto the Lord

• BUT, if everyone lives as unto the Lord there
  is NOTHING that can keep a home from being godly
  and THRIVING!

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A taste of heaven

• Gen. 224 The home began with Gods institution
• Much of what we read about our relationship with
  God is equated to the home

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A taste of heaven

• Eph. 219, Gal. 610 - The household of God
• Children of God Phil. 215, 1 John 31-2
• He is our Father Matt. 516, 69, 14
• He chastens us as children Heb. 125-11

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A taste of heaven

• Adoption as sons - Gal. 45, Eph. 15
• Husband/wife compared to Christ and His church
  Eph. 522-33
• Betrothed to Christ 2 Cor. 112
• The New Jerusalem, bride of the Lamb Rev. 212,
  9, 197, 2217

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Gods directions for the home is no accident! In
heaven, we will experience relationship with Him
and one another. We will be one big happy
family
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May we strive to make our homes as close to Gods
will as we can!