What is a Christian Family?

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Learn how a Christian family functions like a well-run corporation and how each person fulfills an important role in the family unit. For any organization to run smoothly, accomplish its goals, and reach a level of excellence, there must be a plan in place. It’s true for businesses. It’s true for families as well. But unlike in the corporate world, the family business doesn’t require an MBA to master it. All it takes is a willingness to open God’s Word and follow His plan. In this message, Ed Young shows us that God has developed a clear and simple plan to help families. And when we follow God’s family business plan and run the “corporation” according to God’s rules, success is within our reach. A family is a unit ordained by God with the sole purpose of developing full-court followers of Christ. The goal of a family is oneness. The family was created by God in the beginning, the book of Genesis. What Does a Christian Family Look Like? Too often, we step into marriage and we have no idea what we’re doing. We have no training on how to create a Christian family. That’s why we look to the training manual, the Bible. Founded on Love: - For example, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 4, “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you’ve received. Be completely humble and gentle. Be patient, bearing with one another in love.” And love—that’s the fuel of the family, is it not? Together in Unity: - “Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.” In the family, we see in Ephesians 4 and in your life and mine, oneness is the key. God is all about oneness. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. That’s the Trinity. Three in one, one in three, and there’s oneness. Modeling a Healthy Marriage: - In marriage, the Bible says in Genesis 2:24, “For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife and the two shall become one.” Oneness. I would argue in the family we have to move toward unity that only comes through acknowledging, “Hey, God. You’re God and I’m not.” As children, hopefully we see our parents modeling unity, modeling oneness. Then we see that model and we go out when it’s time to leave and form our own families. Then you have this beautiful aspect of multiplication going on. Respecting Each Other: - Then in Ephesians 5:21, the Bible says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” The whole gist of Christianity, the whole gist of following the Lord, is the point I made earlier. God is God, and we aren’t. God, you’re the authority in my life and I submit my life to you. That plays out primarily in our relationship with God, but secondarily in our earthly relationships. God is the founder: Genesis 2:24 (NASB/ESV) states: “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife, the two shall become one flesh.” God founded the family in the beginning. Does your family have a mission statement? Each person in your family should know their role. And these can change as your family grows. Think about creating a mission statement for your Christian family. Make sure everyone knows where they fit in your corporate structure. Ensure they know who is ultimately in charge: Jesus Christ. Following God’s corporate structure for a Christian family is the only way to succeed in life. If you’re looking for the way to live life by modeling God’s example for a healthy Christian family dynamic, turn to the Bible. Whether you’re single or part of a larger family unit, look to His Word for instruction. It’s the ultimate authority on living victoriously. We invite you to visit us at Fellowship Church, in person or online. Let’s grow in the Lord and build strong Christian families together. Family Business: The Family is a Corporation - Part 2 | Ed Young What is a Christian Family? #christianfamily #christianvalues #edyoung

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• Children & Family