Godly Homes in an Ungodly World Introduction Why

Godly Homes in an Ungodly World Introduction

Why this Study? • The concept of home is being framed by societal standards and the media • We have young people who need to hear this • We all need to be reminded of our roles

Why this Study? • The Biblical concept of the home is under attack and being undermined. • Souls are at stake • The home is the foundation of society.

In this study: • The need for godly homes • The act of marriage • Divorce and remarriage • Dating and choosing a mate • Family roles – husband, wife, father, mother, child

In this study: • Building a strong marriage • Dealing with problems and adversity • Building a godly home • What about singles?

The Home and Society • God created marriage (and the home) • Genesis 2: 18 -25 • Matt. 19: 3 -6 – from the beginning! Marriage is the beginning of the home unit

The Home and Society • Marriage (home) - the first of three institutions God created – Government (Rom. 13: 1 -2) The church (Matt. 16: 18, Eph. 1: 22 -23, 3: 10, etc. )

The Home and Society • Marriage (home) - the first of three institutions God created – Government (Rom. 13: 1 -2) The church (Matt. 16: 18, Eph. 1: 22 -23, 3: 10, etc. ) • As the home goes, so goes the nation

The Home and Society • One reason for the fall of the Roman empire, “…the rapid increase in divorce; the undermining of the dignity and sanctity of the home” Gibbons, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

The Home and Society • We live in a society where God’s word is not reverenced as before. Many attributes have contributed to the breakdown in the healthy home.

The Home and Society • Statistics are showing that marriages are not as happy as they used to be. Marriage is not held in as high esteem as in times past

The Home and Society • Statistics: The state of our unions 2010 Regular Church Attendance Nearly Every Week Least Educated Moderate Education High Education 19721978 32% 40% 38% 20002008 23% 28% 34%

The Home and Society • Statistics: Cohabitation • In 1970 - 523, 000 couples • In 1990 – 2. 856 Million couples • In 2009 – 6. 661 Million couples • 60% of first marriages now preceded by living together

The Home and Society • Statistics: The state of our unions 2010 Marriages and Divorces, Per 1000 Women, Age 15 & Older Marriages Divorces 1970 76. 5 14. 9 1985 56. 2 21. 7 2009 36 16. 4 • Notice how the rate of divorce is just under 50% of marriages

The Home and Society • Statistics: The state of our unions 2010 Factors that DECREASE likelihood of divorce (from 50%) • Economic stability -30% Educational level -25% Family after marriage -24% Maturity (over 25 y/0) -24% Intact family history -14% Stable religious affiliation -14%

The Home and Society • Statistics: So what? As Christians, we must take steps to ensure that we are pleasing to God. Furthermore we need to be examples in this world! Matt. 5: 13 -16, Phil. 2: 14 -15

What is a Godly Home? • A home where God’s patter is realized and followed Psalm 127: 1 Prov. 12: 7, 24: 3 -4 Joshua 24: 15

What is a Godly Home? • A home where the Bible is studied and prayers are offered. The church is important! 2 Tim. 3: 14 -15, Deut. 6: 6 -9 1 Thess. 5: 17, Heb. 10: 24 -25

What is a Godly Home? • A home where godly roles are recognized and followed. Each member does his part and supports others as they do thiers Eph. 5: 22 -29, 6: 4, Titus 2: 4 -5, Eph. 6: 1 -3, etc.

What is a Godly Home? • A home where God is reverenced – purity is maintained in conduct. 2 Tim. 1: 5, Heb. 12: 28

Is God the focus of your home?