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| Pst Sam Okoro Associate Pastor Guiding Light Assembly Lagos Guest |
Family is so important to God that He exemplified it by
forming His spiritual family where He is the Father, Jesus as the first son and
senior brother and the church as family members. Rom. 8:29.
God also desires the salvation of family; He desires that
every family becomes part of His spiritual family. Acts 5:42, 16:11-16.
Why family is key to God is because it is the most basic
and important building blocks that He uses in doing His work on earth.
Kingdom
of God and Family Defined
Kingdom
of God
The kingdom of God is any sphere where the rule of God is
acknowledged. It is a sphere where the will of God is done or a sphere where
the word of God is obeyed.
Family
Family can be defined as the union of one man and one
woman in marriage which is usually blessed with children both biological or
adopted.
An ideal kingdom family is a family that is subjected to
the will of God as it is in 1Cor.7:1-15
Features
of An Ideal Christian Home/Family Gen.1: 28, 2:18, 2:24
1.
One man, one wife
2.
Monogamy; the man will leave his father and
mother and cleave to his wife.
3.
The marriage must have the consent of both
parents and must be done in public.
4.
Sexual intercourse; the two must become one
flesh. God’s purpose for sex is that it be done within the context of marriage.
5.
‘Cleave to’ Permanence of marriage. An
attempt to separate what is cleaved together always ends in damage of both. God
did not approve of divorce.
Why
Marriages Must Be Permanent
1.
To provide an environment for children to be
raised in the way of the Lord so they can become future change agents.
2.
Relationship
3.
Meeting of needs
4.
Communication
5.
Availability
Relationship:
For relationship in marriage to last, certain factors
must be in place. These factors are (a) Love; which must be unconditional. (b)
Trust; which must not be compromised but must be shown through honesty,
truthfulness and accountability. (c) Respect; which is hinged on value of one
another and relating with each other base on such value. None should be taken
for granted. 1 Peter 3:7, Eph. 1:33, Eph. 3: 2-3 (d) Understanding; this is achieved
through self revelation. When you reveal yourself to your spouse so that he or
she gets to know you more though talking and sharing. 1 Peter 3:7.
Relationship is also achieved through observing each
other.
Meeting
of needs: Gen. 2:18.
God expects us to meet each other needs in an ideal
kingdom home. He exemplified it by creating Eve who is Adams help meet.
Wife’s Roles:
1.
Sexual fulfillment
2.
Recreational companionship
3.
An attractive wife
4.
Admiration
Husband’s Role:
1.
Affection
2.
Conversation
3.
Openness and honesty
4.
Financial commitment
5.
Family commitment.
In conclusion, an ideal Christian family is a family
where Jesus is the head 1cor. 11:3
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