TEXT: 1 Tim 5:8,Eph 5:21-33, 6:1-3
MV: 1 Peter 3:8 ‘Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous’
INTRODUCTION
Christian homes are under heavy satanic attack, because it’s a micro church cell. A true disciple is responsible to his family. His domestic responsibilities are not to be annulled by his ‘spiritual activities. Hence, there must be a balance between spiritual commitment and domestic responsibility. {1 Cor 7: 12-14, Prov 14:1,1Tim 5:8, Prov 31: 10-31 Titus 2:3-5}. The home building is the responsibility of the husband and wife following God’s principles of home building. Each of them plays their role to make the home heaven on earth. [Deut 11:21, Matt 6:10]
LESSON : DISCIPLE’S DOMESTIC RESPONSIBILITY
- Material and financial responsibility {1 Tim 5:8,Eph 5:25-29, Gen 3:16
- Spiritual and directive responsibility {1 pet 3:1-6, Eph 5:22-24}
- Protective responsibility {Eph 5:25-30, 1 Pet 3:7}
- Affectionate responsibility {Gen 3:16, Eph 5:25-30}
- Children upbringing {Prov 22:6,15, 23:13, 29:15, Col 3:21, Eph 4:6}
- Good home management {Prov 31: 10-31, 9:1, 24:3}
- Commitment to the good of the family {Gal 6:2, 1Pet: 3:8-12}
- Communication {Jam 1:19-20,Matt 5:37,Col 4:6}
- Creating a peaceful home {Col 3:18-21,1Pet 3:1-12, Prov 14:1, 21:19}
- Respecting one another {1 Pet 3:7,Eph 5:33}
CONCLUSION
A true disciple must be committed to his domestic responsibility and upholding God’s principles of home building: where Christ is Lord; love and peace reign supreme; material and financial resources are provided and a good home management are in place. Thus, good communication flow must be between the husband and wife, and children raised in the fear and admonitions of the Lord are all important in home building.
