The Family and God

October 19, 2014 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: Family Values

Topic: God Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 28:14, Genesis 14:27

BIG IDEA: The family that fears the Lord…

1. Is a learning family
Prov 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Prov 9:10 the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Knowledge vs. wisdom- Where do I begin?

Let the Spirit do His work in your life to produce in you through:

His word- Ps 138:2 “Confirm to your servant your promise, that you might be feared.”
Your Parents-Ps 34:11 ‘Come O children, listen to me; I will teach you the FOTL.
Prayer- Ps 86:11- Teach me your way O Lord,…unite my heart to fear your name”

2. Is an obedient family

a. The hard heart- Prov 28:14 “Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”

Prov 16:25 “There is a way that seems right, but in the end it leads to death.”
“be not wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord, and turn away from evil” (Prov 3:7).

b. But how do I turn from evil?
Prov 16:6 “by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.”
Prov 8:13 “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.

c. Live uprightly-
Prov 14:2 “Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord.”

3. Is a blessed family

a. Abundant life-

Prov 10:27 "The fear of the Lord prolongs life"
Prov 9:11 "For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life"
Prov 14:27 "The Fear of the Lord is a fountain of life"
Prov 22:4 "The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life."

b. Security-

Prov 19:23 "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm."
Prov 14:26- "In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge"

c. Contentment-

Prov 15:16 "Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it."
Prov 23:17 "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.”

d. Praise-

Prov 31:30 "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."

More in Family Values

November 30, 2014

The Family and Friendship

November 23, 2014

The Family and Conflict

November 16, 2014

The Family and Money