Godly Homes in an
Ungodly World
Introduction
Why this Study?
• The concept of home is
being framed by societal
standards and the media
• We have young people who
need to hear this
• We all need to be reminded
of our roles
Why this Study?
• The Biblical concept of the
home is under attack and
being undermined.
• Souls are at stake
• The home is the foundation
of society.
In this study:
• The need for godly homes
• The act of marriage
• Divorce and remarriage
• Dating and choosing a mate
• Family roles – husband, wife,
father, mother, child
In this study:
• Building a strong marriage
• Dealing with problems and
adversity
• Building a godly home
• What about singles?
The Home and Society
• God created marriage (and
the home)
• Genesis 2:18-25
• Matt. 19:3-6 – from the
beginning!
Marriage is the beginning of
the home unit
The Home and Society
• Marriage (home) - the first of
three institutions God
created –
Government (Rom. 13:1-2)
The church (Matt. 16:18,
Eph. 1:22-23, 3:10, etc.)
The Home and Society
• Marriage (home) - the first of
three institutions God created –
Government (Rom. 13:1-2)
The church (Matt. 16:18,
Eph. 1:22-23, 3:10, etc.)
• As the home goes, so goes the
nation
The Home and Society
• One reason for the fall of the
Roman empire, “…the rapid
increase in divorce; the
undermining of the dignity
and sanctity of the home”
Gibbons, The Rise and Fall of the
Roman Empire
The Home and Society
• We live in a society where
God’s word is not
reverenced as before.
Many attributes have
contributed to the breakdown
in the healthy home.
The Home and Society
• Statistics are showing that
marriages are not as happy
as they used to be.
Marriage is not held in as
high esteem as in times past
The Home and Society
• Statistics: The state of our unions 2010
Regular Church Attendance Nearly Every Week
Least
Educated
Moderate
Education
High
Education
19721978
32%
40%
38%
20002008
23%
28%
34%
The Home and Society
• Statistics: Cohabitation
• In 1970 - 523,000 couples
• In 1990 – 2.856 Million couples
• In 2009 – 6.661 Million couples
• 60% of first marriages now
preceded by living together
The Home and Society
• Statistics:
The state of our unions 2010
Marriages and Divorces, Per 1000 Women, Age 15 &
Older
Marriages
Divorces
1970
76.5
14.9
1985
56.2
21.7
2009
36
16.4
• Notice how the rate of divorce is just under
50% of marriages
The Home and Society
• Statistics: The state of our unions 2010
Factors that DECREASE likelihood of
divorce (from 50%)
• Economic stability
-30%
Educational level
-25%
Family after marriage
-24%
Maturity (over 25 y/0)
-24%
Intact family history
-14%
Stable religious affiliation -14%
The Home and Society
• Statistics: So what?
As Christians, we must take
steps to ensure that we are
pleasing to God.
Furthermore we need to be
examples in this world! Matt.
5:13-16, Phil. 2:14-15
What is a Godly Home?
• A home where God’s patter
is realized and followed
Psalm 127:1
Prov. 12:7, 24:3-4
Joshua 24:15
What is a Godly Home?
• A home where the Bible is
studied and prayers are
offered. The church is
important!
2 Tim. 3:14-15, Deut. 6:6-9
1 Thess. 5:17, Heb. 10:24-25
What is a Godly Home?
• A home where godly roles
are recognized and followed.
Each member does his part
and supports others as they
do thiers
Eph. 5:22-29, 6:4, Titus 2:45, Eph. 6:1-3, etc.
What is a Godly Home?
• A home where God is
reverenced – purity is
maintained in conduct.
2 Tim. 1:5, Heb. 12:28
Is God the focus
of your home?