T HE R OLE O F A M AN I N H IS H OME

G OD I NSTITUTED THE H OME “And the LORD God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him. Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name.” Genesis 2:18,19

G OD I NSTITUTED THE H OME “ So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.” Genesis 2:20,21

G OD I NSTITUTED THE H OME “ Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said: "This is now bone of my bones And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man." Genesis 2:22,23

G OD I NSTITUTED THE H OME “ Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." Genesis 2:24

 God has given rules for each member of the home to follow – (Deuteronomy 6:6-25; Ephesians 6:1-4; Titus 2:4)  We must look to God’s word for the role a husband and father has in the home – (Not to television or pop psychologist!) - (Ephesians 6:4) I NTRODUCTION

 To leave father and mother – Matthew 19:5,6  To cleave, (NKJV: “be joined) to his wife – Matthew 19:5,6; Ephesians 5:31 A Role of a Man In His Home A S A H USBAND

 To be head of his wife as Christ is head over His bride the church – Ephesians 5:23  To be faithful to his wife – Hebrews 13:4; Job 31:1; Matthew 5:28-29 A Role of a Man In His Home A S A H USBAND

 To love his wife –  Ephesians 5:23-33  To dwell with his wife with understanding – providing for her needs  1 Peter 3:7 A Role of a Man In His Home A S A H USBAND

 Respect –1 Peter 3:7  Physical —1 Timothy 5:8  Intellectual —1 Peter 3:7  Sexual —1 Corinthians 7:1-4  Emotional —1 Peter 3:7  Spiritual —Ephesians 5:25 A Role of a Man In His Home A S A H USBAND

 Responsible for providing leadership and direction  As Abraham—Genesis 18:19  As Joshua—Joshua 24:15  Not as Eli—1 Samuel 3:13  Spiritual Leader— Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 3:5 A Role of a Man In His Home H EAD O VER H IS H OUSE

 Every Family Needs  Rules  Plans  Goals  Duties  Example as Spiritual Leader A Role of a Man In His Home H EAD O VER H IS H OUSE

 Physical Needs  Genesis 3:17-19; 1 Timothy 5:8  Problems  Needs vs. wants— Proverbs 15:17  Laziness— Proverbs 20:13  Pleasure— Proverbs 21:17  Debt— Proverbs 22:7 A Role of a Man In His Home P ROVIDES FOR THE F AMILY

 There is more to being a man of the house than bringing home a paycheck!  Teaching  Example  Time  Love  Colossians 3:18-21 A Role of a Man In His Home P ROVIDES FOR THE F AMILY

 God instituted the home – (Genesis 2:18-24)  God has given rules for each member of the home to follow – (Deuteronomy 6:6-25; Ephesians 6:1-4; Titus 2:4) C ONCLUSION A Role of a Man In His Home

 We must look to God’s word for the role a husband and father has in the home - Not Television or pop psychologist— Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4 C ONCLUSION A Role of a Man In His Home

 The man is to be the head of the home!!  With both physical and spiritual responsibilities!  When a father neglects his responsibilities in the home he neglects his sacred duty which could have eternal consequences for MANY besides himself!!  It takes courage to be a REAL MAN !!

 There will be many trials, challenges and disappointments - but only a REAL GOD FEARING MAN will experience the joys in this life that will translate into joys for all eternity!!!!!  May their tribes increase!!