Did you know that studies have shown that people with a happy family around them into old age will actually live longer? And Prov 17:22 says "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
1. Where was the foundation of the home laid, or where should we live with our family?
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. Gen 2:8
2. In carrying out His perfect plan, what did God say the man was lacking?
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet (suitable) for him. Gen 2:18
3. Is the home complete without children?
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Ps 127:3
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Prov 17:6
4. Does the happiness of the home depend on the abundance of things possessed?
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Prov 15:17
5. Is it important to find a good husband or wife?
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman (or man). Prov 21:19
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Prov 31:10
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. Prov 22:24-25
6. By what means can the mother largely bind family’s hearts together?
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Prov 31:26
7. Is it proper to speak words of encouragement to the painstaking mother?
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Prov 31:28-30
8. Who is REQUIRED to educate the children?
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deut 6:6-7
9. Is outward beauty the first consideration when looking for a partner?
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: Prov 31:30
10: If not, then what is important?
but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Prov 31:30
11. What else should we consider when finding a partner?
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Prov 31:20
12. How can we avoid arguments with our spouse and children?
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Prov 15:1
13. Does Jesus care if parents do not care for their children correctly?
Matt 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
14. Where and how should husbands and wives live? And what is hindered if we do not obey?
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1Pet 3:7
NOTE: The answer to where is “with her”. When it says the woman is weaker it is not intellectually or mentally, but rather and as a response the husband is her defender.
15. Is mutual love, respect and support required from all living in the home?
The whole family:
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Matt 7:12
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Eph 5:21
NOTE: The fear of the Lord is not to love or respect the Lord, but rather because of our love and reverence toward God and as a response to His love for us in giving His Son, we will be careful how we act, because we fear that we might say or do something that causes Him or His cause to suffer. Otherwise it is not fear but rather love and respect.
The verse that says “the fear of the Lord is love and respect”, does not exist!
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Col 3:12-15
Husbands:
Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself;
Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. Mal 2:15
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Col 3:19
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Prov 31:11-12
Wives:
Eph 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 33 and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
NOTE: If God says the woman should submit, then by all means NEVER EVER marry a man unworthy of your submission!
Prov 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Prov 31:11-12
Parents:
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition (gentle reproof, not merciless beatings and impatience) of the Lord. Eph 6:4
Children:
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Eph 6:1-3
Anything else?
Neither shalt thou commit adultery. Deut 5:18
Happy the home when God is there, And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heavenly rest. Happy the home where Jesus’ name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early speak His fame, And parents hold Him dear. Happy the home where prayer is heard, And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred Word And live but for the skies. Lord, let us in our homes agree, This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign. And Jesus said "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." John 15:12
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Applying this principles in our family has healed our broken home and hearts. Praise God for His word.💖
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