“in the beginning…” …. lessons about life revealed in the scripture’s first book
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Dealing with Family Problems
Gary Boyd
“In The Beginning…”
Introduction: Problems “Life is not a continuum of pleasant
choices, but of inevitable problems that call for strength, determination, and hard work” (Indian proverb) Problem: “situation that presents
uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty” (American Heritage Dictionary)
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Introduction: Problems Problems will exist in our lives. How
we handle them will determine what type of person, child of God, we will become.
Problems dealing with family can be much more challenging.
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Introduction: Problems To effectively resolve our
problems, we must:1. Recognize the problem
2. Determine the root cause
3. Take corrective action
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Adam & Eve (Gen. 3:1-19)
Problem: Not honoring our God given roles.
Husbands are to be the head of the house (Eph. 5:25; Col. 3:19)
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Adam & Eve (Gen. 3:1-19)
Problem: Not honoring our God given roles.
Wives are to be submissive to their husbands (1 Tim. 2:11-15; Eph. 5: 22-25; Col. 3;18)
Dealing with Family Problems
“In The Beginning…”
I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Adam & Eve (Gen. 3:1-19)
Problem: Not honoring our God given roles.
1 Peter 3:7 The husband and wife are…
“heirs together of the grace of life”
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Jacob & his sons (Gen. 37)
Problem: Favoritism Thankfully, God is not a respecter of
persons (Acts 10:34-35) Favoritism creates rifts between the
parents and the children.
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Jacob & his sons (Gen. 37)
Problem: Favoritism Fathers should be careful not to
show favoritism (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21) We should not show favoritism with
our friends (Phil. 2:3-4; Gal. 6:9-10)
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Esau (Gen. 28:8-9)
Problem: Disrespecting parents God expects His children to show
Him the honor and respect He deserves (Jn. 5:23; Rev. 4:11, 7:12)
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Esau (Gen. 28:8-9)
Problem: Disrespecting parents What does God expect from children
in their relationship with their parents?
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HONOR OBEDIENCE
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I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Cain & Abel (Gen. 4)
Problem: Sibling Rivalry
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Jealousy Hate / Malice
Regardless of the situation that we find ourselves in, children of God have a responsibility to act in a Christ-like manner.
“In The Beginning…”
I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Cain & Abel (Gen. 4)
Problem: Sibling Rivalry
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Jealousy Hate / Malice
Our desire should be to follow the “golden rule” (Ref. Mt. 7:12)
“In The Beginning…”
I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Cain & Abel (Gen. 4)
Problem: Sibling Rivalry
Dealing with Family Problems
Jealousy Hate / Malice
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to _____, do also unto _____”you them
“In The Beginning…”
I. Recognizing the Problem Story: Cain & Abel (Gen. 4)
Problem: Sibling Rivalry
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Jealousy Hate / Malice
1 Jn. 3:10-12, 15 When we show jealousy/hatred to another family member, we are guilty of...
MURDER !!
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II. Determining Root Cause 5 Why Analysis
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“5 Why Analysis” : Cain Angry with his brother
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Why? Sacrifice not respected by God
Why? Did not listen to God
Why? His heart not right with God
Why? Had no respect for God Root cause of the problem
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II. Determining Root Cause 5 Why Analysis Most root causes of problems originate
in our heart. We allow Satan to manipulate our thoughts (Mk. 7:20-23)
The condition of our heart is critical in resolving our problems (James 1:13-15)
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III. Taking Corrective Action Humble yourself before God.
(James 4:1-10)
Humility is the key to improving any relationship.
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III. Taking Corrective Action Pray to God for guidance.
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16)
Ask God to purify your heart, clean your conscience, and increase your faith. (1 Tim. 1:5)
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III. Taking Corrective Action Set your mind on things above.
If we have died with Christ, have been raised with Him, we are to “put to death” our fleshly desires. (Col. 2:20 – 3:5)
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III. Taking Corrective Action Set your mind on things above.
We are to “put off” anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language, and lying (Col. 3:8-9)
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III. Taking Corrective Action Set your mind on things above.
We are to “put on” tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, forgiveness, and love (Col. 3:12-14)
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Conclusion: When we are faced with family
problems, remember that God has given us the “medicine” to help us. 2 Peter 1:3 Its up to us to take it and put it in
our lives!
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Conclusion: Give no place to the devil…be
kind to one another. (Eph. 4:25-27, 29, 31-32)
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