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Building a Spiritual Home: Lessons from Joshua 24:14-15

Explore the importance of a spiritual home through biblical teachings on family life, choices in courtship and marriage, and raising children with faith. Reflect on the significance of prioritizing devotion to the Lord in our homes and fostering a spiritual environment. Draw inspiration from examples like Noah, Christians, and the principles outlined in Ephesians and Titus. Challenge yourself to evaluate whether your home is grounded in faith and values that align with God's teachings.

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Building a Spiritual Home: Lessons from Joshua 24:14-15

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  1. Joshua 24:14-15

  2. ? MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) I. WHAT IS OUR HOME LIKE? A. Israelites waffled between God & worldliness (1 Kings 18:21; Ezek. 20:39). B. Walk In His Ways With ALL Your Heart (Deut. 10:12-16). C. Is This Possible Today? 1) Noah (Gen. 6:5-9)! 2) Christians (Phil. 2:12-16)! ARE OUR HOMES SPIRITUAL?

  3. MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) II. IT STARTS WITH CHOICES A. Courtship – Who You Date Reflects What Is In You! 1) What did Samson show by courting Philistines (Judges 14:1-3, 16, 20; 16:1, 15-17ff)? 2) There are good & bad people… (Pr. 18:22; 31:29-30) (Gen. 41:45, 50) (Pr. 25:24; Jer. 3:20) (1 Sam. 25:2-38)

  4. MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) II. IT STARTS WITH CHOICES B. Marriage Needs A Foundation! 1) Nothing better than a shared faith (Mt. 19:9; 1 Cor. 7:15-16)! 2) Established roles (Eph. 5:22-23). (Look at homes & society today!) 3) Respect, Love, Affection (1 Pet. 3:5-7; Eph. 5:25, 28; Titus 2:4)

  5. MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) II. IT STARTS WITH CHOICES C. Children Need A Stable Home! 1) How did God create the family? That is how is should be then! 2) A father (Eph. 6:4; 1 Tim. 3:4-5) 3) A mother (Titus 2:3-5; 1 Tim. 2:15) D. Devotion to the Lord is to surpass devotion to one another (Mt. 10:37)! ARE OUR HOMES SPIRITUAL?

  6. MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) III. GOD ALSO CREATED A SPIRITUAL FAMILY A. Loving Father (1 John 3:1-3). B. Older Brother (Heb. 2:9-13). C. Spiritual Birth (John 3:3, 5). D. An extensive family (Mk. 10:29-30)! ARE OUR HOMES SPIRITUAL?

  7. MY HOUSE ISNOT FOR SALE!!!(Josh. 24:14-15) CONCLUSION: 1. We get TWO chances at physical family. A) First as children (Not in control). B) Second as adults (in control). 2. Is our priority & emphasis SPIRITUAL or PHYSICAL first? ARE OUR HOMES FOR SALE? OR DO WE STAND LIKE JOSHUA?

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