GODS DESIGN FOR FAMILY

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What is Gods design for family?

A. THE FOUNDATION OF A GOD-DESIGNED FAMILY

God designed the family composed of a man and a woman who are married and committed to each
other. Therefore, the foundation of a God-designed family is a godly MARRIAGE.

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female HE created
them. Genesis 2:27

WHAT MAKES A GODLY MARRIAGE?

1. Permanency
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife,
and they shall become one flesh
(Genesis 2:24)
a. Leave
Emotionally
physically
b. Cleave
And He answered and said , Have you not read, that He who created them from the
beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause a man shall leave his
father and mother, And shall cleave to his wife; and THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE
FLESH? Consequently they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has
joined together let no man separate
Matthew 19:4-6

The husband and wife need to form ties that will make them inseparable
These ties are not Like the pretty silken ribbons attached to a wedding presents.
Instead, they must be forged like Steel in the heat of daily life and the pressures of
Crisis in order to form a union that cannot be Severed
-- Ed Wheat

2. Intimacy
a. Marriage is the joining of two individuals into one flesh.
Emotional
Spiritual oneness
Physical oneness
 b. Marriage is for sexual pleasure and protection.
Proverbs 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

B. THE FEATURES OF A GOD- DESIGNED FAMILY

Beauty of A House

The beauty of a House is Harmony

The security of a house is loyalty

The joy of a House is Love

The plenty of a House is in children

The rule of a House is service

The comfort of a House is God Himself

-Frank Crane

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILIES LIVING BY GODS DESIGN?

1. Unconditional LOVE.
Agape love is a behavior that is taught and caught by the behavior of the parents
2. Biblical VALUES.
Parents hold deep core biblical values. They pass these values on to their children.
(Conflict arises when values arent the same.)
3. Misson AND SERVANT.
These families purpose in life is intentional, not haphazard.

4. Servant ATTITUDES
Children see their parents and they copy them.
5. Positive ENVIRONMENT
These families have a wonderful sense of humor. They are fun loving, and able to laugh at
themselves. These families have the unusual ability to re-frame tragedy. Rather than
Feeling sorry for themselves and acting like victims, they are able to re-label and become victors
6. Good COMMUNICATION
These families are open and transparent with one another; they can talk about the bad as well
as the good
7. Forgiveness.
Family members can make mistakes and receive forgiveness.
 8. Trust
Family members are able to relaxed, honest and secure in their relationships. They trust each
other and value that trust. Expect the best of each other. They give others the benefit of the
doubt.
9. Time
Spending time together is high priority. They are together at meal times, playing sports, on
vacation, even during recreation.
10.Spirit FILLED

HOW CAN FAMILIES LIVE BY GODS DESIGN?

A. By Submission
putting GOD first

B. By Scripture
Matthew 7:24-27, Corinthians 3:11

B. By the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21