MEMORY VERSE: “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. “Mark 3:25.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 25:24-34.
INTRODUCTION
Families are the bedrock of society. When families fall apart, society falls into social and cultural decline. The plan of God for homes is for them to remain united in body and in spirit Psalms 133:1. A broken home is a family in which parents are separated or divorced. So many children and estranged partners have suffered the consequences of a broken home. This has caused the society and the church a lot of unrest. It is therefore necessary to examine the causes of broken homes and their remedy.
OUTLINE
1.WHY SO MANY HOMES ARE BROKEN
2. EFFECTS AND REMEDY FOR BROKEN HOMES
1.WHY SO MANY HOMES ARE BROKEN
- Cultural shift in society because of a decline of religion and morality 2 Timothy 3:1-5;Colossians 2:8.
- Wrong choice in marriage Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 19:13.
- Negative influence of parents or friends Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 13:20.
- Lack of genuine sacrificial love 1 John 3:16; Romans 5:7-8.
- Communication breakdown between couples Matthew 5:37.
- Sexual unfaithfulness between couple Hebrews 13:4; Hosea 2:2-7.
- Poor economic planning that makes couples mean and stingy 1 Timothy 6:10.
- Preference for a child or their siblings Genesis 25:28.
- Prioritising work or other things over the family Psalm 127:2;Proverbs 31:14-15.
- Love for worldly pleasures 1 John 2:15-17.
2. EFFECTS AND REMEDY FOR BROKEN HOMES
Some effects of broken home include:
- Husbands abandon spouses and children or vice versa.
- Either or both parties live alone and get into relationships with other partners.
- Children suffer emotional stress because they are abandoned.
- Children may grow to not fulfil God’s plan.
- Parental love is lacking.
Those who suffer the pains of broken homes can apply the following solutions:
- Commit everything to God in prayer. Psalm 127:1; Psalm 50:15.
- Stop and consider that God is greater than any difficulty. Jeremiah 32:27.
- Embrace the fact that Jesus loves you. Romans 5:8; Matthew 11:28-30.
- Ask God to make you a better person in the present circumstances. Psalm 51:10.
- Seek the help of other christians. Proverbs 11:14.
- Learn to forgive and seek reconciliation or restoration. Ephesians 4:32; Romans 12:18; Isaiah 57:18.
- Be patient, meet your spouse at their point of need. Ecclesiastes 7:8; 1 Corinthians 7:3.
CONCLUSION
“Broken homes’ could be described as ‘broken lives’. Do all you can to make your family strong and united.
FURTHER READINGS
SUN:Matthew 11:28-30
MON:2 Timothy 3:1-5
TUE: Proverbs 31:14-15
WED: Romans 5:7-8
THUR: Mark 3:25.
FRI: Hebrews 13:4
SAT: Ephesians 4:32.