The Family Starts Here

Ephesians 5:15–6:9

1^st The temptation to things instead of giving – our presence, our personal involvement

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.   1 Timothy 5:8

2^nd The temptation to save our for the By failing to pace ourself we can tend to be negative,

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3^rd The temptation to rather than respect by listening and learning

You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; James 1:19

When things get out of hand at home we often the order – we get mad, maybe shout, then we might listen.

Remember: At work we may have automatically, but at home we need to earn it.

4^th The temptation to require from those under our

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.  Ephesians 6:4

If we are always the – is that realistic?

5^th The temptation to find fulfillment of

We can be of this in many .

6^th The temptation to the of cultivating your family’s spiritual attitudes

The word is a .

Your family loves knowing you God, with God, talk about God.

Are you ready for the ?

1. Tell them of your .
2. Spend time with .
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4. Talk about – !
5. Start !