THE FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The bible says the world was created by the Word of God and that He created humankind in His own image (Gen.1:26,27). He designed man and woman, He blessed the first marriage, and He made marriage the foundation of the family. And, as we all know so well, a strong, stable family is a crucial component in creating happy lives. As the psalmist says, “Unless the lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain” (Ps.127:1, NIV).
In the family we can experience love and happiness. It is for this reason that the Word clearly says, “Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate” (Matt.19:6, NIV). The Lord desires His children to understand that if they marry, they have made a covenant to be faithful to each other for as long as they live. The Word also explains how this marriage relationship can be strengthened: marry only another believer (2 Cor. 6:14-16), be completely loyal to each other (Song of Sol. 7:1-9). The family that abides by the Word of God will experience the joy of His presence as they follow His commandments.
Principles for a strong family can be found in the following texts:
Deut. 6:5-7, Prov. 31:30, Gal. (2 Cor. 6:14-16), be completely loyal to each other (Song of Sol. 7:1-9). The family that abides by the Word of God will experience the joy of His presence as they follow His commandments.
Principles for a strong family can be found in the following texts:
Deut. 6:5-7, Prov. 31:30, Gal.3:28, 29, Eph. 5:25
The family is the foundation of everything human; destroy or even weaken that foundation, and so much else crumbles with it. How crucial, as Christians, that we do everything we can to protect the sanctity of our homes (and “home”
includes everything from living by ourselves to being part of a large family).
A crucial aspect of family life deals with responsibility. The Bible says that each person husband, wife, or child must bear responsibility for the choices they make (2 Cor. 5:10). If each individual knows and accepts his or her responsibility as spelled out by the Word, the family ties will be greatly strengthened. The Word gives guidelines about the responsibility of each individual. The Word says that Abraham commanded “his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord” (Gen 18:19, NIV). To parents, the Word says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
The Word also admonishes parents to avoid treating their children in a way that will cause them to become discouraged (Col. 3:21). To children, the Word say, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” (Exod. 20:12, NIV) and “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” (Eph. 6:1, NIV). To the husbands, the Word says, “Love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph. 5:25,NIV), and to the wives, “Submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body” (vs. 22,23, NIV).
In conclusion, we need to ask ourselves some questions like;
What are your own responsibilities in regard to your family,? How well are you meeting those responsibilities? Are you doing anything that can damage the happiness and sanctity of your family? Which area of your family relationships need improvement?
God has given each of us responsibilities, improve on it and do not throw your responsibility at people’s face, He who has given us will surely stay with us to fulfill it.
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