Closing the Door on Satan: defending the family 2 Timothy 1:5.

Closing the Door on Satan:defending the family

2 Timothy 1:5

2 Timothy 1:5

when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

Defending the family

Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the wicked;

Proverbs 24:19


1. Immodesty

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.

Proverbs 11:22

2. The pressures involved with school events


1. The ideas/beliefs of the parents of our children’s friends.

when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

2 Timothy 1:5

Defending the family from Ignorance

For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 24:6


Opportunities to teach (not just at home)

1. When shopping

2. When dining out

Prayer in private and public

1. At home –before bed, before meals & family

gatherings

2. In public – at the services of the church, when eating

out


You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Deuteronomy 6:7

Defending the family from Technology & Media

Setting Limits

Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 23:13

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Setting Limits

1. Location of media devices in the home.

2. Amount of time on devices

3. Rating of the media viewed or being heard.


Warning when using social media

1. Careful what you read

Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:8



2. Avoid the gossiper

An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Proverbs 29:22



3. Think before posting or commenting

Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 29:20


Purpose of such safe guards

nor give place to the devil.

Ephesians 4:27


Purpose of such safe guards

1. Limits the opportunities of lewd materials entering home

2. Limits temptation

3. Sets up good habits

What about your defenses1. Are you doing what you could to defend your family?

2. Could you do more?

Closing the Door on Satan: defending the family 2 Timothy 1:5.

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