THE FAMILY UNDER ATTACK

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THE FAMILY UNDER ATTACK

• PSALM 1271

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Introduction

• The primary role of the family is parenting
  (to raise children)
• The family is the basic unit of society and the
  church.
• We are the products of
• our homes.
• How is your family this
• morning?

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• Is it strong, vibrant and in good relationship?
• Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and
  desperation?
• Our families are under attack.
• It is time to reclaim our
• homes for Christ.

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• The family has three enemies
• a. The world system
• b. Our old fleshly nature
• c. And Satan
• Eph. 612 against rulers, authorities, powers
  of the dark world, spiritual forces

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Battle Ground No.1 Humanism Acts 1723

• What is it?
• A system of thought that centers on human beings
  and their values, capacities apart from God.
• Our own goodness and truth.
• There is no God.

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Battle Ground No.2Amoral Philosophy Rom.121

• What is it?
• No accountability.
• No restraints or standards.
• I will do what I please.

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• Gods standard for marriage is being redefined.
• It was, Adam Eve.
• Now it is Adam Steve.
• Homosexuality, perverted lifestyles are
  redefining the home marriage.

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• This philosophy is poisoning our families today.
• There is no right or wrong.
• If it feels good, then do it.
• There is no judgment to come.
• The conscience is seared.

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Battle Ground No.3Media Invasion 1 John 215

• Television, Internet, MTV is shaping an
  alternative lifestyle.
• Deviate lifestyles, sexual promiscuity is
  portrayed in a positive, fun, let us all do it
  way.
• This is systematically destroying our families
  and homes.

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Battle Ground No.4Secular Mindset Matt.619,20

• We live in a society of many things.
• It is said that we 1,260 choices of shampoo,
  2,000 skin care products etc.
• Each choice demands more time and mounting stress
  into your families.
• We are drowning in choices.

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• Child rearing is like baking a cake. You do not
  realize you have a disaster until it is too
  late
• - James Dobson-
• What can I do?

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I. Ask God To Help BUILD Your Family.V.1

• David is talking about establishing a family.
• David is saying, "God can help you BUILD your
  family.
• If you want a home that will last and survive,
  then turn to the master home-builder God
  Himself.

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• God invented the family.
• He knows what will work and what will not work.
• He can help fix whatever problem your family
  encounters.

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• A story is told of Henry Ford.
• He and his wife were driving in the country
• Saw a man whose Model T had broken down.
• The man was trying to figure out what was wrong,
  when Mr. Ford asked if he could take a look.

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• And in just a few minutes, Mr. Ford had the Model
  T running.
• Owner was amazed that you fixed it so easily."
• Mr. Ford replied, "I ought to be able to fix it
  because I am the one who DESIGNED it.

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• He gives us the necessary instructions and tools.
• Where are those instructions? They are revealed
  in the Bible.
• The Bible is best marriage manual and child
  rearing manual.

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• Make a commitment to listen to what God says
  about the family and ask Him to help you put it
  into practice.
• Follow His instructions and He will help you
  BUILD your family.

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II. God Can Help PROTECT Your Family.

• What is a city? Its a group of families who live
  close together.
• Watches" means to guard, protect, and save
  lives.
• David is saying "God can help you PROTECT your
  family."

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• The family needs protection in todays world and
  from evil spiritual forces.
• The Devil and his demons would love nothing more
  than to break up and destroy your family.

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• Satans most successful weapon against the home
  is "me first" mentality.
• An Attitude of Selfishness.
• It destroys the home from within.

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• God can protect your family by helping you
  develop a Christ-like attitude an attitude that
  puts the needs of your mate and your children
  before you own.
• God can help you protect your family - if you
  will just make a commitment to follow Him and
  obey His word.