Family
COMMUNICATION
Communication is very important in every relationship, without it you have
nothing. We communicate with our LORD through prayer. This is the only way
we know what to do or how to respond to what HE has put before us. Can you
imagine what it would be like if we could not communicate with the LORD. How
would your Christian walk be if you could not communicate with the LORD?
Same goes for any other relationship. How would your relationship with your
mate be if the two of you did not communicate to each other? If you have
problems communicating with the LORD or someone else, just go to the LORD in
prayer. HE will give you the words as well as the peace you need to speak
what is on your heart. Remember we can do all things through CHRIST!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
This is what the Scripture tells us and as Christians, we should believe and have
faith in the Word of GOD. Talk to the LORD, HE is listening and prepared to
answer your prayer. May peace be with you always.
Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that
teacheth in all good things.
Philippians 4:14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate
with my affliction.
1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to
distribute, willing to communicate; {willing…: or, sociable}
Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such
sacrifices God is well pleased.
Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever
is more than these cometh of evil.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but
that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the
hearers. {to…: or, to edify profitably}
Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice,
blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the
acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Parenting
1 Corinthians 11:1
How our children turn out is up to us, we are to set the example for them. How we live our life will show your child how they should live theirs. You may think they are not watching your every move, but they are!
1.) Watch your attitude toward your child, as well as others.
2.) Don't do things that you don't want your child to do. You can count on it that they will do the same thing, maybe not around you!
3.) Teach your child GOD'S Word, as well as allowing your child to see you in GOD'S Word, too! Set the example for your child on how important it is to read GOD'S Word!
4.) Children are very good in spotting inconsistency! So be consistent!
5.) Being a parent is not easy, we are going to make mistakes. We should admit to our children that we made a mistake. We are human, too! They will respect you more!
Verses on Marriage
Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that
maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that
he shall have no need of spoil.
Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth
among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband
also, and he praiseth her.
Psalms 128:3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine
house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Proverbs 5:18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth
favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days
of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days
of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou
takest under the sun. {Live…: Heb. See, or, Enjoy life}
Wise Man
The Bible speaks a lot about man. Man is very important in GOD'S eyes. There is a lot expected from him according to GOD'S word (1 Tim. 3:4-5). To be a man of GOD and to walk according to his word, there is a lot he should know. I gathered some information I thought might help you get a better understanding in your role according to the LORD. It goes as follow:
Ps. 37:30; Prov. 1:5-7, 3:13, 9:8-9, 14:16, 10:23,31, 16:14, 17:10, 19:8, 24:1-5, 29:9,11 ; Eccl. 2:14, 8:1-5, 10:2,12; Isa. 33:6; Dan. 2:21; Jer. 9:23; Mt. 7:24, James 1:1-8, 3:13
Ps. 71 Prayer of an aged man
Ps. 102 An afflicted man's prayer for help
Ps. 112 A godly person is prosperous
Ps. 142 Prayer in time of trouble
Prov. 1:7-33 Advice to young men
1 Pet. 3:1-7 Advice to wives and husbands
Ephesians 5:21-33 Husbands and Wives
I Cor. 7 Concerning Marriage
I hope this gives you some insight of a man of GOD!
The role of a Virtuous Woman
Yes, ladies we do play a role according to GOD's word, too. Our role is just as important as a man's role, but different. Here is what the LORD expects from us ladies. It goes as follows:
Prov. 12:4, 31:10-31; Eph. 5:22
1 Pet. 3:1-7 Advice to wives and husbands
Ephesians 5:21-33 Husbands and Wives
1 Cor. 7 Concerning Marriage
I hope this gives you some insight of a woman of GOD!
How should we live!
Galatians 5:13-26
Paul gives a good example on how we should live.
Works of the flesh
1. Adultery- sex with someone other than (mariage) mate
2. Fornication- immoral sex in general
3. Uncleanness- filthiness of the heart and mind
4. Drunkenness- "Strong drink" according to Hebrew Dictionary
5. Revellings- The concomitant and consequence of drunkenness
6. Lasciviousness- shameless conduct
Sins above are sensual sins of the flesh.
7. Idolatry- things that are put before GOD
8. Witchcraft- Primarily signified " the use of medicine, drugs, spells; then poisoning"
Social sins:
9. Hatred
10. Variance- strife
11. Emulations-jealousies
12. Wrath -anger
13. Strife- Contention (expression of "enmity")
14. Seditions- "unsettled" (by false teaching)
15. Heresies- A self-willed opinion
16. Envying- Jealousy of what others have
17. Murders
Fruit of the Spirit
1. Love- all other fruits grow from this!
2. Joy- gladness
3. Peace- no worries
4. Long-suffering- forbearing, patience
5. Generious- Attitude of kindness
6. Goodness- Kindness in action
7. Faith- Confidence in GOD
8. Meekness- Self-control
9. Temperance- Strength (self-control)
(Prov. 25:28)
All Teachings below are from Rev. Benny Bagwell:
What Children need to Know
Provoke not your Children
The Influence of Parents
What Kind of Model am I
