Family Responsibilities
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The Home-Life
By J.R. Miller0PSA 127:3PRO 22:6EPH 6:4COL 3:21J.R. Miller reflects on the journey of home-life, comparing it to a stream that begins small and carefree but deepens and widens with the addition of responsibilities and experiences. He emphasizes the importance of each family member fulfilling their roles to create a harmonious and loving environment, where even in trials, the home remains a source of peace and joy. Miller highlights the significance of conversation, shared experiences, and the influence of literature in shaping character and fostering a nurturing atmosphere. He also addresses the inevitability of sorrow in family life, encouraging a reliance on God's love and the hope of eternal life to find comfort in times of grief. Ultimately, he portrays the home as a sacred space that shapes lives and prepares hearts for the eternal home in heaven.
God's Way for Marriage
By Erlo Stegen0JER 31:3Erlo Stegen emphasizes God's design for marriage, illustrating it through the lives of a couple who exemplified faithfulness and commitment to their studies and to God before marriage. He highlights the importance of living according to God's guidance and the role of parents in setting a godly example for their children. The sermon stresses that a husband bears the responsibility for his wife's spiritual well-being, and that a wife's treatment of her husband influences their children's behavior. Stegen reassures that God's everlasting love and forgiveness empower couples to build strong, faith-filled families.