Family

The 365 Journey Series

Week 14 Outline

Family

Why then do you . . . honor your sons above me?  1 Samuel 2:29

Three key building blocks for a Godly Family are

Spiritual Direction

1 Sam 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord. 2 Tim 3;14-5 But as for you continue in what you have learned . . . how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Prov 22:6

Sincere Dialogue

1 Sam 2:22 And he kept hearing all that his sons were doing to all of Israel. v.23 for I hear of your evil dealings from all the people. v 24 No my sons, it is no good report that I hear . . .  Eph 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Deut 6:4-9, 11:19

Scriptural Discipline

1 Sam 2:17 Thus the sin of the young men was very great in the sight of the Lord. 1 Sam 2:23-24 Why do you do such things? v 24 No my sons, it is no good report that I hear . . .  v. 25 But they would not listen to the voice of their father . . . v 29 Why then do you . . . honor your sons above me? 1 Sam 3:13 I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, but did not restrain them. Prov 29:17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. Prov 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15