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1To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- There is no greater goal than to help and lead
our family members to heaven.
2To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- There is no greater goal than to help and lead
our family members to heaven. - The development of the character and faith of an
individual is a goal that any honest person would
find them selves wanting. (Judges 138)
3To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- Judges 138 (NKJV) - Then Manoah prayed to the
LORD, and said, O my Lord, please let the Man of
God whom You sent come to us again and teach us
what we shall do for the child who will be born.
4To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- As I raise my children I often think of the
challenges I presented to my parents.
5To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- There will be no greater reward for me than to
give my family and myself to the Lord for
eternity! (1 Sam 111)
6To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- 1 Samuel 111 (NKJV) - Then she made a vow and
said, O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look
on the affliction of Your maidservant and
remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but
will give Your maidservant a male child, then I
will give him to the LORD all the days of his
life, and no razor shall come upon his head.
7To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- Many think that if you marry the right person
then there will be no problems.
8To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- Many think that if you marry the right person
then there will be no problems. - You can make a wreck of your home at the start by
marrying one who is not a Christian. Can you
seriously have heaven as your first goal and do
this? (1 Cor 95)
9To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- 1 Corinthians 95 (NKJV) - Do we have no right
to take along a believing wife, as do also the
other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and
Cephas?
10To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- Will Christians face problems? Of course, but
they have a God that will help them together. You
can seek Gods way regardless of what you mate
may do.
11To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- If you want to build a biblical faith in others
you must constantly be seeking Gods ways that
will lead you to difficult paths when confronting
problems. (Heb 1124-27)
12To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- Hebrews 1124-27 (NKJV) - By faith Moses, when
he became of age, refused to be called the son of
Pharaohs daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer
affliction with the people of God than to enjoy
the passing pleasures of sin, 26 esteeming the
reproach of Christ greater riches than the
treasures in Egypt for he looked to the reward.
13To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the
wrath of the king for he endured as seeing Him
who is invisible.
14To achieve any worthy goal you must overcome
significant problems.
- A biblical faith in us is defined by how we solve
our problems!
15The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- How should a husband be head of his home? (1 Cor
113 Eph 523)
16The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- 1 Corinthians 113 (NKJV) - But I want you to
know that the head of every man is Christ, the
head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is
God.
17The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Ephesians 523 (NKJV) - For the husband is head
of the wife, as also Christ is head of the
church and He is the Savior of the body.
18The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- He must make understanding a priority. (1 Pt 37)
19The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- 1 Peter 37 (NKJV) - Husbands, likewise, dwell
with them with understanding, giving honor to the
wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs
together of the grace of life, that your prayers
may not be hindered.
20The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- As a husband I put my wifes needs before mine.
If she is unhappy and hurting I look and examine
the kind of head that I am.
21The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- As a husband I put my wifes needs before mine.
If she is unhappy and hurting I look and examine
the kind of head that I am. - It is easy to ignore a problem and even find
reasons to stay away. Too many churches and homes
have these kinds of men.
22The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- As a husband I put my wifes needs before mine.
If she is unhappy and hurting I look and examine
the kind of head that I am. - It is easy to ignore a problem and even find
reasons to stay away. Too many churches and homes
have these kinds of men. - What some men call headship, Christ has never put
a woman under.
23The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- One cannot submit to one who wants them to
disobey God. (Ex. Study with lady whose husband
wanted her to attend his denomination.) (Acts
417-20 528-29)
24The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Acts 417-20 (NKJV) - But so that it spreads no
further among the people, let us severely
threaten them, that from now on they speak to no
man in this name. 18 So they called them and
commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in
the name of Jesus.
25The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them,
Whether it is right in the sight of God to
listen to you more than to God, you judge. 2 0For
we cannot but speak the things which we have seen
and heard.
26The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Acts 528-29 (NKJV) - saying, Did we not
strictly command you not to teach in this name?
And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your
doctrine, and intend to bring this Mans blood on
us! 29 But Peter and the other apostles answered
and said We ought to obey God rather than men.
27The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- A man who is a harsh head will be judged. (Eph
65, 9 Col 41)
28The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Ephesians 65 (NKJV) - Bondservants, be obedient
to those who are your masters according to the
flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of
heart, as to Christ
29The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Ephesians 69 (NKJV) - And you, masters, do the
same things to them, giving up threatening,
knowing that your own Master also is in heaven,
and there is no partiality with Him.
30The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Colossians 41 (NKJV) - Masters, give your
bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that
you also have a Master in heaven.
31The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Even with a harsh head submission is not removed.
(1 Pt 218)
32The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- 1 Peter 218 (NKJV) - Servants, be submissive to
your masters with all fear, not only to the good
and gentle, but also to the harsh.
33The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Woe to the man who treats his wife with
condescension and contempt.
34The Lord Places the Responsibility upon the Man
- Woe to the man who treats his wife with
condescension and contempt. - If a man allows his own parents to be head of his
home, he is a coward.
35There must be a willingness to learn and change
- One who is truly a Christian should understand
the need to have an open heart and to seek the
Lords way. (Lk 234-35 Heb 412-13)
36There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Luke 234-35 (NKJV) - Then Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child
is destined for the fall and rising of many in
Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken
against 35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your
own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts
may be revealed.
37There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Hebrews 412-13 (NKJV) - For the word of God is
living and powerful, and sharper than any
two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of
soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is
a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the
heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from
His sight, but all things are naked and open to
the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
38There must be a willingness to learn and change
- It takes real faith to open your heart to learn
with a desire to change.
39There must be a willingness to learn and change
- It takes real faith to open your heart to learn
with a desire to change. - Did you exhibit these qualities while dating?
What has changed?
40There must be a willingness to learn and change
- It takes real faith to open your heart to learn
with a desire to change. - Did you exhibit these qualities while dating?
What has changed? - There must be a strong seeking after Gods
wisdom. (Prov 17 243-6)
41There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Proverbs 17 (NKJV) - The fear of the LORD is
the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise
wisdom and instruction.
42There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Proverbs 243-6 (NKJV) - Through wisdom a house
is built, And by understanding it is established
4 By knowledge the rooms are filled With all
precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is
strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases
strength 6 For by wise counsel you will wage
your own war, And in a multitude of counselors
there is safety.
43There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Lazy and foolish people will rely on instinct
and what they learned from their parents.
44There must be a willingness to learn and change
- Lazy and foolish people will rely on instinct
and what they learned from their parents. - We along with every member of our family are
different and we are constantly
changing. We ought to be humbled greatly to ask
help of God. (James 15-7)
45There must be a willingness to learn and change
- James 15-7 (NKJV) - If any of you lacks wisdom,
let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally
and without reproach, and it will be given to
him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no
doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the
sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not
that man suppose that he will receive anything
from the Lord
46There must be a willingness to learn and change
- When God is the focus of our wisdom, then we can
escape the pressures placed upon us from our
family to give them what they want.
47Some common family problems to be solved
- Fighting and fussing in the home. (Eph 64)
48Some common family problems to be solved
- Ephesians 64 (NKJV) - And you, fathers, do not
provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up
in the training and admonition of the Lord.
49Some common family problems to be solved
- I have sadly known of many families that accept
as normal outbursts of wrath, grudge holding
(hatred), and open fighting. (1 Jn 315 Gal
519-21)
50Some common family problems to be solved
- 1 John 315 (NKJV) - Whoever hates his brother
is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has
eternal life abiding in him.
51Some common family problems to be solved
- Galatians 519-21 (NKJV) - Now the works of the
flesh are evident, which are adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry,
sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies,
outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions,
dissensions, heresies,
52Some common family problems to be solved
- 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the
like of which I tell you beforehand, just as I
also told you in time past, that those who
practice such things will not inherit the kingdom
of God.
53Some common family problems to be solved
- How can you beat this problem? What does Gods
wisdom teach?
54Some common family problems to be solved
- How can you beat this problem? What does Gods
wisdom teach? - Stop the fighting and talk it out. (James
119-20)
55Some common family problems to be solved
- James 119-20 (NKJV) - So then, my beloved
brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to
speak, slow to wrath 20 for the wrath of man
does not produce the righteousness of God.
56Some common family problems to be solved
- Learn how you are communicating! (Prov 151)
57Some common family problems to be solved
- Proverbs 151 (NKJV) - A soft answer turns away
wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
58Some common family problems to be solved
59Some common family problems to be solved
- Content of words - 7
- The tone of voice - 38
60Some common family problems to be solved
- Content of words - 7
- The tone of voice - 38
- Non-verbal, body language - 55
61Some common family problems to be solved
- Content of words - 7
- The tone of voice - 38
- Non-verbal, body language - 55
- How often do people seethe with anger, but then
try to deny it?
62Some common family problems to be solved
- Depression and gloominess of a member of the
home. (Psa 1421-4)
63Some common family problems to be solved
- Psalm 1421-4 (NKJV) - I cry out to the LORD
with my voice With my voice to the LORD I make
my supplication. 2 I pour out my complaint before
Him I declare before Him my trouble. 3 When my
spirit was overwhelmed within me, Then You knew
my path. In the way in which I walk They have
secretly set a snare for me.
64Some common family problems to be solved
- 4 Look on my right hand and see, For there is no
one who acknowledges me Refuge has failed me
No one cares for my soul.
65Some common family problems to be solved
- Many depression issues go back to the home. It
can be a form of buried anger!
66Some common family problems to be solved
- Many depression issues go back to the home. It
can be a form of buried anger! - When depression is ignored, it gets worse.
67Some common family problems to be solved
- Many depression issues go back to the home. It
can be a form of buried anger! - When depression is ignored, it gets worse.
- Consider some indications of chronic depression.
68Some common family problems to be solved
- An unreal view of the world and people. They have
their own reality.
69Some common family problems to be solved
- An unreal view of the world and people. They have
their own reality. - They become ego centered. All things are viewed
by how it relates to them.
70Some common family problems to be solved
- An unreal view of the world and people. They have
their own reality. - They become ego centered. All things are viewed
by how it relates to them. - There is a strong desire to withdraw.
71Some common family problems to be solved
- An unreal view of the world and people. They have
their own reality. - They become ego centered. All things are viewed
by how it relates to them. - There is a strong desire to withdraw.
- There is a strong desire for escape. (Eating,
shopping, drugs, alcohol, binges, spending all
spare time on recreation)
72Some common family problems to be solved
- There are physical changes.
73Some common family problems to be solved
- There are physical changes.
- There can be thoughts of suicide.
74Some common family problems to be solved
- When this problem is ignored, then it becomes
likely that the children will learn
this angry approach to life! (I will not be
like my mother!) (Prov 2224-25)
75Some common family problems to be solved
- Proverbs 2224-25 (NKJV) - Make no friendship
with an angry man, And with a furious man do not
go, 25 Lest you learn his ways And set a snare
for your soul.
76Some common family problems to be solved
- The depressed person can be very manipulative and
deceptive. Many depressed mates actually run the
home! (Ex. Liberalisms appeal)
77Some common family problems to be solved
- The depressed person can be very manipulative and
deceptive. Many depressed mates actually run the
home! (Ex. Liberalisms appeal) - It can be very difficult for the depressed one to
genuinely seek help. Intervention is a real
challenge.
78Some common family problems to be solved
- Problems with the children. (Prov 226)
79Some common family problems to be solved
- Proverbs 226 (NKJV) - Train up a child in the
way he should go, And when he is old he will not
depart from it.
80Some common family problems to be solved
- How can we mold our children to be like God?
81Some common family problems to be solved
- How can we mold our children to be like God?
- We must be listing and involved. God will help us
if we ask.
82Some common family problems to be solved
- How can we mold our children to be like God?
- We must be listing and involved. God will help us
if we ask. - Money problems. (1 Tim 66-9)
83Some common family problems to be solved
- 1 Timothy 66-9 (NKJV) - Now godliness with
contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought
nothing into this world, and it is certain we can
carry nothing out. 8 And having food and
clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But
those who desire to be rich fall into temptation
and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful
lusts which drown men in destruction and
perdition.
84Some common family problems to be solved
- How are you facing and solving your problems?