2. Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34

3. Reproaches Upon Society Marital infidelity Marital infidelity Broken homes Broken homes Illicit relationships Illicit relationships Material Greed Material Greed Anger/Jealousy Anger/Jealousy Disrespect Disrespect

4. As the family goes, so goes society

5. God’s Plan for the Home Over the following weeks we will look at God’s plan for husbands and wives; parents and children Over the following weeks we will look at God’s plan for husbands and wives; parents and children We’ll look at how the family – or families – belonging to God – exalts the body of Christ. We’ll look at how the family – or families – belonging to God – exalts the body of Christ.

6. God First

7. Our Heavenly Father’s First Priority From the beginning He has provided and protected His children. Gen. 1-2 From the beginning He has provided and protected His children. Gen. 1-2 He even provided forgiveness when he sinned against Him. Gen. 3-4 He even provided forgiveness when he sinned against Him. Gen. 3-4 In Essence, His love for us is immeasurable! In Essence, His love for us is immeasurable!

8. First Priority: Our Heavenly Father Before we can fulfill God’s plan for the home we MUST love God first. Matt. 22:37 Before we can fulfill God’s plan for the home we MUST love God first. Matt. 22:37 This will be foundational to loving others. Matt. 22:38; This will be foundational to loving others. Matt. 22:38;

9. Application of Putting God First Devote your life to the “mind of Christ”. Phil. 2:3-8 Devote your life to the “mind of Christ”. Phil. 2:3-8 Men/Women: understand your God-ordained roles. Eph. 5:22-33; 6:1-4 Men/Women: understand your God-ordained roles. Eph. 5:22-33; 6:1-4 Teach/Train your children; Be examples of how to lead and submit in the way our heavenly Father and Son. Teach/Train your children; Be examples of how to lead and submit in the way our heavenly Father and Son.

10. Up Next: Responsibilit ies to one another