Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34.
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Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
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Reproaches Upon Society
• Marital infidelity• Broken homes• Illicit relationships
• Material Greed• Anger/Jealousy• Disrespect
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As the family goes, so goes
society
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God’s Plan for the Home
• Over the following weeks we will look at God’s plan for husbands and wives; parents and children
• We’ll look at how the family – or families – belonging to God – exalts the body of Christ.
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God First
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Our Heavenly Father’s First Priority
• From the beginning He has provided and protected His children. Gen. 1-2
• He even provided forgiveness when he sinned against Him. Gen. 3-4
• In Essence, His love for us is immeasurable!
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First Priority: Our Heavenly Father
• Before we can fulfill God’s plan for the home we MUST love God first. Matt. 22:37
• This will be foundational to loving others. Matt. 22:38;
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Application of Putting God First
• Devote your life to the “mind of Christ”. Phil. 2:3-8
• Men/Women: understand your God-ordained roles. Eph. 5:22-33; 6:1-4
• Teach/Train your children; Be examples of how to lead and submit in the way our heavenly Father and Son.
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