Every single problem in every single family has the root cause of sin. I will readily admit that this is quite simplistic, but it is true, nonetheless. Sin has a serious effect on mankind: When Adam and Eve sinned, human relationships were forever changed: Genesis 3:16-24. Paul compiles numerous Old Testament references and writes: “What…

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Damaging Influences on the Home   There is no doubt but that American families today have a multitude of damaging influences. Some of the problems: Today, there is more “family diversity”: Few adults are married, more are divorced or remaining single, and more are living together outside of marriage or living alone. Today, more children…

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“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD” (Prov 18:22). Proverbs 31:10-31. “‘I hate divorce,’ says the LORD God of Israel, ‘and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment,’ says the LORD Almighty” (Mal 3:16). Notice the qualifications of elders, the…

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The wife, for example, says to her husband: “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—for your love is more delightful than wine. Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens love you! Take me away with you—let us hurry! Let the king…

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Matthew 19:3-9. Divorce is going to happen, even to Christian couples. However, what will we do when divorce happens? Will we divorce only for biblical reasons, or will we divorce for any and all reasons? We will spend more time talking about the Christian response to divorce later in the semester. The husband and his…

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This commitment says, “I will love you no matter what happens.” Accidents can mar physical beauty and can even take away sexuality. What is your spouse has some terrible accident which takes away his or her physical beauty? What happens if she or he gets a disease which makes sex impossible? This commitment says, “I…

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