Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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God instituted the home – God instituted the home – (Gen 2:18-24)(Gen 2:18-24)

God has given rules for God has given rules for each member of the home each member of the home to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)

We must look to God’s We must look to God’s word for the role a word for the role a husband and father has in husband and father has in the home – (Not to the home – (Not to television or pop television or pop psychologist!) - (Eph 6:4)psychologist!) - (Eph 6:4)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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To leave father and mother – Mat 19:5,6

To cleave, (NKJV: “be joined) to his wife – Mat 19:5,6; Eph 5:31

To be head of his wife as Christ is head over His bride the church – Eph 5:23

To be faithful to his wife – Heb 13:4; Job 31:1; Mt. 5:28-29

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To love his wife - To love his wife - Eph 5:23-33Eph 5:23-33 To dwell with his wife with To dwell with his wife with

understanding - providing for understanding - providing for her needs - her needs - 1 Peter 3:71 Peter 3:7Respect - 1 Pet. 3:7Respect - 1 Pet. 3:7Physical - 1 Tim 5:8; 1 Pet 3:7Physical - 1 Tim 5:8; 1 Pet 3:7Intellectual - 1 Pet 3:7; Intellectual - 1 Pet 3:7; Sexual - 1 Cor. 7:1-4Sexual - 1 Cor. 7:1-4Emotional – 1 Pet 3:7Emotional – 1 Pet 3:7Spiritual – 1 Pet 3:7; Eph 5:25Spiritual – 1 Pet 3:7; Eph 5:25

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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Responsible for providing Responsible for providing leadership & direction -leadership & direction -– As Abraham – (Gen 18:19)As Abraham – (Gen 18:19)– As Joshua – (Josh 24:15)As Joshua – (Josh 24:15)– Spiritual leader – (Eph 6:4; Spiritual leader – (Eph 6:4;

Col 3:18-21; 1 Thes 2:8-12; Col 3:18-21; 1 Thes 2:8-12; 1 Tim 3:5) 1 Tim 3:5)

– Eli punished – (1 Sam 3:13)Eli punished – (1 Sam 3:13) Every Family Needs-Every Family Needs-

– RulesRules Plans Plans– GoalsGoals Duties Duties

– DirectionDirection Discipline Discipline

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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Physical needs!!! - Physical needs!!! - Genesis Genesis 3:17-19; 1 Timothy 5:83:17-19; 1 Timothy 5:8

Problems-Problems- Needs vs. wants (Pr Needs vs. wants (Pr

15:17) - Laziness (Pr. 15:17) - Laziness (Pr. 20:13) - Pleasure (Pr. 20:13) - Pleasure (Pr. 21:17) - Debt (Pr. 22:7)21:17) - Debt (Pr. 22:7)

There is more to being the There is more to being the man of the house than a man of the house than a paycheck. paycheck. Teaching - Example – Teaching - Example –

Time – Love - (Col 3:18-Time – Love - (Col 3:18-21)21)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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God instituted the home – God instituted the home – (Gen 2:18-24)(Gen 2:18-24)

God has given rules for God has given rules for each member of the home each member of the home to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; to follow – (Deut 6:6-25; Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)Eph 6:1-4; Tit 2:4)

We must look to God’s We must look to God’s word for the role a word for the role a husband and father has in husband and father has in the home - Not Television the home - Not Television or pop psychologist! (Eph or pop psychologist! (Eph 6:4)6:4)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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The man is to be the head of the home!! With both physical & spiritual

responsibilities! When a father neglects his responsibilities

in the home he neglects his sacred duty which could have eternal consequences for MANY besides himself!!

It takes courage to be a REAL MAN!! There will be many trials, challenges and

disappointments - but only a REAL GOD FEARING MAN will experience the joys in this life that will translate into joys for all eternity!!!!!

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - December 10,2006

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