Marriage is the Foundation of Society:
• Marriage is God’s Idea
• That we may rule (together)
• To show the image and glory of God
• Action: Two become ONE Flesh
• ATTITUDE: living for each others good
• Alignment: everyone has a position and a 
 responsibility

BUILD A GREAT MARRIAGE
Then came Children= to help them rule and spread His image and glory

I. THE CONFLICT OF CHILDREN

• The World’s view= children are a…
⁃ Burden
⁃ Nuisance
⁃ Drain
⁃ Keeps me from my fun & destiny

I. THE CONFLICT OF CHILDREN

• God’s view= children are a…
⁃ Blessing (Genesis 1:27-28)
⁃ How you affect the future (Psalm 127:3-5)
⁃ He likes them (Matthew 19:13-15)
⁃ Helps me rule

II. HOW DO WE CREATE CHILDREN THAT ARE A BLESSING?

• Must have 3 things
⁃ LOVE: they must be convinced, assured and
 overrun with your love.
They can walk knowing they are loved.
⁃ Voice it
⁃ Touch
⁃ Demonstrate it
⁃ Celebrate it Love

⁃ CORRECTION: (Proverbs 22:15)
⁃ Consistency
⁃ Physical Pain
⁃ Start young (Proverbs 20:7)
⁃ Unity
⁃ Model right behavior
⁃ Right Attitude

⁃ IDENTITY: (Proverbs 22:15)
⁃ Who they are, where we come from, what we do, gives security.
⁃ Tell your story (Deuteronomy 6:7)
⁃ Fellowship at the table
⁃ Model it in front of them (Proverbs 20:7)