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Commitment in the Family. + Definition . 1. Responsibility 2. Loyalty 3. Activity. +Synonyms – promise, pledge, vow, binder, obligation, assurance, word, guarantee +related to the Family. 1. types of commitment A. Pre-committed relationship B. Uncommitted relationship
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+ Definition • 1. Responsibility • 2. Loyalty • 3. Activity
+Synonyms –promise, pledge, vow, binder, obligation, assurance, word, guarantee+related to the Family • 1. types of commitment • A. Pre-committed relationship • B. Uncommitted relationship • C. Committed relationship
2. levels of commitment A. Macro Characteristics: Abiding Known fact Attitude Formal or official B. Micro-temporary, broken, shallow
1. foundation of commitment • 2. Facets of commitment • A. Loving • Love must be selfless • Love must be sacrificing • Love must be sincere • Love must be shown in: • 1. provision • 2. progression • 3. protection
B. Living • *negatively-not dead by: • *positively –open communication C. Lasting - abiding -Avoidance -Aims – couples (Rom. 7.1-2)
D. Liberating-giving time for oneself • Not confining members in a box Not under house arrest • Warning –Freedom is to do good, right, and godly
E. Listening • Everyone has right to speak & be heard • There’s open communication
Conclusion • The enemy tries to destroy the Christian family • Thus, be on guard & be committed to excellent family relationship by Word, Prayer, & Support of the Church family