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Family Relationship. Deuteronomy 6:1-8; Ephesians 6:1-3. Definition of the Family. The basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children -Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. Key Characteristics of the Breakdown of the Family. Development of Non-Traditional Family
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Family Relationship Deuteronomy 6:1-8; Ephesians 6:1-3
Definition of the Family • The basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children -Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
Key Characteristics of the Breakdown of the Family • Development of Non-Traditional Family • Departure from Biblical Values • Isolation
Biblical Overview of the Family • God created the family unit (Gen. 1:27, 28; 2:4) • God expects family members to follow their God-given roles 1. Parents (Deut. 6:1-8) 2. Children (Eph. 6:1-3) 3. Sibling (John 13:34; 15:12; 1 John 4:7)
Believer’s Response to God’s Design of the Family A. Parents • Educate their Children (Deut. 6:4-7) • The Church Is a Partner With the Parents in Educating the Children (Deut. 31:10-13) • The Church Helps Equip the Parents to Educate the Children (Deut. 4:9; Eph. 4:11-12) B. Children • Honor and Obey Parents (Eph. 6:1-3) • Respect and Love Siblings (John 13:34; 1 John 4:7) C. Church Family (Matt. 12:50; Eph. 2:19)