What is wrong with the family (part 1)?
Introduction. One would have to be a social recluse to be unaware that the family is in serious trouble. It has been well observed that the family is the backbone of the nation. The high divorce rate and the rise of juvenile delinquency are indicators of the present deterioration taking place in the family. All agree there are serious problems, but what is the answer? How can the current problems be solved and future problems averted? Since God is the author of the family, let us allow Him to tell us about the laws of having a successful family (Gen. 2:21-25).
Families must recognize God's authority. As mentioned, God is the founder of the family; hence, he has the right to instruct us as to how to have a productive family. Notice one of the first commands God issued: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be of one flesh" (Gen. 2:24). I am told that over 90% of American families own at least one Bible, but how many recognize God's authority in the family?
Men and women need to acknowledge the indissolubility of marriage. Needless to say, divorce is a destroyer of the family. Divorce is a destroyer of the family. Divorce usually sets a pattern for the children of broken homes to mimic. Divorce is obtained today for every reason under the sun. Many religions no longer teach against divorce. Did you know that there is only one cause for divorce taught in the New Testament? That one cause is adultery (Matt. 5:32; 19:9). Beloved, children need and deserve a stable home. Regarding marriage, Jesus said: "... What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder: (Matt. 19:6). Many today do not even have the decency to marry – more and more simply cohabit like animals. Into such an atmosphere they selfishly bring innocent children! (continued in part 2)
Families must recognize God's authority. As mentioned, God is the founder of the family; hence, he has the right to instruct us as to how to have a productive family. Notice one of the first commands God issued: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be of one flesh" (Gen. 2:24). I am told that over 90% of American families own at least one Bible, but how many recognize God's authority in the family?
Men and women need to acknowledge the indissolubility of marriage. Needless to say, divorce is a destroyer of the family. Divorce is a destroyer of the family. Divorce usually sets a pattern for the children of broken homes to mimic. Divorce is obtained today for every reason under the sun. Many religions no longer teach against divorce. Did you know that there is only one cause for divorce taught in the New Testament? That one cause is adultery (Matt. 5:32; 19:9). Beloved, children need and deserve a stable home. Regarding marriage, Jesus said: "... What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder: (Matt. 19:6). Many today do not even have the decency to marry – more and more simply cohabit like animals. Into such an atmosphere they selfishly bring innocent children! (continued in part 2)