Communication Within The Family and with God
September 1, 2013
Communication Within the Family and with God........ Ty VanDeVoort
1 Cor 14:9...speech easily understood can be applied
Medical terms are not easily understood, we need them put into laymen's terms.
Communication in the family, effects children as well as marriage mates, either to the benefit or detriment of the family. We also need to adapt our communication to our children as they grow so that it can be most effective.
Gal 6:4... let each one prove what his own work is...
We need to not compare young ones to each other, because each have their own abilities.
Titus 3:14... learn to maintain fine works...that they may not be unfruitful...
young ones as they grow have different needs, cars, insurance, jobs, school. there are a number of different classes that we can help our young ones to take advantage of while they are in school.
AS young ones, communication with our parents are vital. How to we view our parents?
Eph 6:2... Honor your father and your mother...it is the first command with a promise...
Many view a command as distasteful. However, in verse 3 it shows that ...things may go well...
So our parents have our best interest at heart.
Showing respect for our parents is also beneficial to not only us but them.
The family unit can be unique, with having 'Stepparents". Even Jesus had a stepfather. We may think we don't have to listen to our step parent. But Jesus showed the value of listening to his stepfather. And his stepfather even taught him how to be a carpenter.
Train your children to help. Work teaches your children to be responsible and have a good work ethic, which is extremely valuable. No matter how tired we are, it is vital to always take the time to communication and so we don't miss an opportunity to learn what our family's needs are. And then to fulfill those needs.
then once the children leave the home, we will have more time to give to serving the needs of others.
We also want to give proper attention to our marriage
Mal 2:6... for he has hated a divorcing...Jehovah has said...
We want to have Jehovah's outlook on marriage and to do that we need to maintain our marriage so that it stays strong.
Heb 13:16...do not forget the doing of good and the sharing with others...
We don't want to forget to do good to others, such as giving a ride to meetings or asking around and finding out what the needs are of others.
...Look after widows and orphans...
If we are not careful, we could develop a spot or blemish that would effect us negatively for a long time.
Jehovah gives us work and hope so that we can be happy to the most extent possible.
Rev 21:3-5... look the tent of God is with mankind... he will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death will be no more...these words are faithful and true...
If we can keep tunnel vision on what God promises, it can keep a positive outlook despite the many hardships and trials that we have to endure. AS well as not being distracted by all the junk of this wicked dying world.
Perhaps we can make an adjustment to increase our family worship even a little bit, even going through the day's text together each day.
Family heads have to make sure that there is up building conversation in the household.
Ecc 3:1... for everything there is an appointed time... a time to laugh, a time to skip about...
So not only do we want to make sure the family is working together spiritually, but also a time to laugh and play.
Why does a star twinkle? It is disturbances in the atmosphere. Like the light in the bottom of a swimming pool, as the water ripples, it causes those lights to twinkle. Learning things like that about creation can be exciting for the family.
Ps 65:2...hearer of prayers...
Jehovah is the one who hears our prayers, and he is the one who helps us when we ask.
James 4:8... draw close to God and He will draw close to you...
NEVER let a day go by that we don't draw close to Jehovah!!!
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Last study lesson in the June 15th WT pg24
"Let Jehovah's Discipline Mold You"
Ps. 73:24... With your counsel you will lead me, and afterward you will take me even to glory...
If we really want to be lead by Jehovah and be approved by him, we HAVE to allow his counsel and discipline to mold us and adjust our thinking with His.
If you ever watch a potter make a pot, it takes a lot of control, time, patients, at times some of the clay has to be cut off, but it can be turned into something truly beautiful, useful and valuable to the potter. So we have to be willing to not only be used but be molded by Jehovah.
Jehovah gave us the gift of free will, and he doesn't take that away when he molds us. We can refuse to be molded... but then if we refuse, then we are of no use to him so he can discard worthless clay. This isn't the potter fault. The fault always lies with that person, because they used their free will to decide what they want to be.
Two examples, King David and King Saul... both made terrible mistakes. David was cut to heart and repented and when he did that, he became a recipient of God's mercy. (2 Sam 12:13)
However, Saul did not respond well to counsel, he disobeyed the divine command because he wanted to bring honor to himself. Saul refused to be molded. He justified his behavior and rationalized that what he had done was permissible. Given every chance to repent, Saul refused and Jehovah rejected Saul as king.
On a larger scale, the nation of Israel was liberated from slavery and was in a privileged relationship with Jehovah. However, the people kept doing what was bad in Jehovah's eyes. Over and over, Jehovah sent prophets to bring them to their senses, but Israel did not listen, they had to be severely disciplined so Jehovah allowed them to be conquered.
As for the nation of Nineveh, they were warned of their coming destruction. however, the men of Nineveh began to put faith in God and repented. They responded to Jehovah's molding efforts and Jehovah did not cause their calamity. Mercy was shown as Jehovah treats none with partiality. (deut 10:17)
God is reasonable and adaptable, gracious and merciful and willing to change his course based on positive changes that erring ones make.
We have the Bible and his organization to mold us. We should accept whatever counsel or discipline we receive through these means. Regardless of how long we have been baptized or how many privileges of service we have received. Some have had privileges and then lost them. If we become resentful, we are not allowing Jehovah to mold us. But if we focus on strengthening our spirituality, and correct our mistakes, we are then able to be molded by Jehovah.
I like Lizzy's comment... If a person is doing something wrong and isn't being corrected by Jehovah, we have something to worry about. But if we are being corrected by Jehovah, it is because he really loves us.
We may feel ashamed, embarrassed and an overwhelming sense of failure. But don't let bitterness creep in, but let humility to soften our hearts so that we can focus on being acceptable to Jehovah. Even sever discipline can be effective if all do their part. When family and friends not even greet the wrong doer, or check in to make sure they are ok, the discipline can work on the heart condition and the wrong doer can repent and correct their ways.
Never reject Jehovah's discipline and reproof. He wants us to be close to him, and he wants to be able to mold us to be a cherished vessel.
1 Cor 14:9...speech easily understood can be applied
Medical terms are not easily understood, we need them put into laymen's terms.
Communication in the family, effects children as well as marriage mates, either to the benefit or detriment of the family. We also need to adapt our communication to our children as they grow so that it can be most effective.
Gal 6:4... let each one prove what his own work is...
We need to not compare young ones to each other, because each have their own abilities.
Titus 3:14... learn to maintain fine works...that they may not be unfruitful...
young ones as they grow have different needs, cars, insurance, jobs, school. there are a number of different classes that we can help our young ones to take advantage of while they are in school.
AS young ones, communication with our parents are vital. How to we view our parents?
Eph 6:2... Honor your father and your mother...it is the first command with a promise...
Many view a command as distasteful. However, in verse 3 it shows that ...things may go well...
So our parents have our best interest at heart.
Showing respect for our parents is also beneficial to not only us but them.
The family unit can be unique, with having 'Stepparents". Even Jesus had a stepfather. We may think we don't have to listen to our step parent. But Jesus showed the value of listening to his stepfather. And his stepfather even taught him how to be a carpenter.
Train your children to help. Work teaches your children to be responsible and have a good work ethic, which is extremely valuable. No matter how tired we are, it is vital to always take the time to communication and so we don't miss an opportunity to learn what our family's needs are. And then to fulfill those needs.
then once the children leave the home, we will have more time to give to serving the needs of others.
We also want to give proper attention to our marriage
Mal 2:6... for he has hated a divorcing...Jehovah has said...
We want to have Jehovah's outlook on marriage and to do that we need to maintain our marriage so that it stays strong.
Heb 13:16...do not forget the doing of good and the sharing with others...
We don't want to forget to do good to others, such as giving a ride to meetings or asking around and finding out what the needs are of others.
...Look after widows and orphans...
If we are not careful, we could develop a spot or blemish that would effect us negatively for a long time.
Jehovah gives us work and hope so that we can be happy to the most extent possible.
Rev 21:3-5... look the tent of God is with mankind... he will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death will be no more...these words are faithful and true...
If we can keep tunnel vision on what God promises, it can keep a positive outlook despite the many hardships and trials that we have to endure. AS well as not being distracted by all the junk of this wicked dying world.
Perhaps we can make an adjustment to increase our family worship even a little bit, even going through the day's text together each day.
Family heads have to make sure that there is up building conversation in the household.
Ecc 3:1... for everything there is an appointed time... a time to laugh, a time to skip about...
So not only do we want to make sure the family is working together spiritually, but also a time to laugh and play.
Why does a star twinkle? It is disturbances in the atmosphere. Like the light in the bottom of a swimming pool, as the water ripples, it causes those lights to twinkle. Learning things like that about creation can be exciting for the family.
Ps 65:2...hearer of prayers...
Jehovah is the one who hears our prayers, and he is the one who helps us when we ask.
James 4:8... draw close to God and He will draw close to you...
NEVER let a day go by that we don't draw close to Jehovah!!!
=======================================================================
Last study lesson in the June 15th WT pg24
"Let Jehovah's Discipline Mold You"
Ps. 73:24... With your counsel you will lead me, and afterward you will take me even to glory...
If we really want to be lead by Jehovah and be approved by him, we HAVE to allow his counsel and discipline to mold us and adjust our thinking with His.
If you ever watch a potter make a pot, it takes a lot of control, time, patients, at times some of the clay has to be cut off, but it can be turned into something truly beautiful, useful and valuable to the potter. So we have to be willing to not only be used but be molded by Jehovah.
Jehovah gave us the gift of free will, and he doesn't take that away when he molds us. We can refuse to be molded... but then if we refuse, then we are of no use to him so he can discard worthless clay. This isn't the potter fault. The fault always lies with that person, because they used their free will to decide what they want to be.
Two examples, King David and King Saul... both made terrible mistakes. David was cut to heart and repented and when he did that, he became a recipient of God's mercy. (2 Sam 12:13)
However, Saul did not respond well to counsel, he disobeyed the divine command because he wanted to bring honor to himself. Saul refused to be molded. He justified his behavior and rationalized that what he had done was permissible. Given every chance to repent, Saul refused and Jehovah rejected Saul as king.
On a larger scale, the nation of Israel was liberated from slavery and was in a privileged relationship with Jehovah. However, the people kept doing what was bad in Jehovah's eyes. Over and over, Jehovah sent prophets to bring them to their senses, but Israel did not listen, they had to be severely disciplined so Jehovah allowed them to be conquered.
As for the nation of Nineveh, they were warned of their coming destruction. however, the men of Nineveh began to put faith in God and repented. They responded to Jehovah's molding efforts and Jehovah did not cause their calamity. Mercy was shown as Jehovah treats none with partiality. (deut 10:17)
God is reasonable and adaptable, gracious and merciful and willing to change his course based on positive changes that erring ones make.
We have the Bible and his organization to mold us. We should accept whatever counsel or discipline we receive through these means. Regardless of how long we have been baptized or how many privileges of service we have received. Some have had privileges and then lost them. If we become resentful, we are not allowing Jehovah to mold us. But if we focus on strengthening our spirituality, and correct our mistakes, we are then able to be molded by Jehovah.
I like Lizzy's comment... If a person is doing something wrong and isn't being corrected by Jehovah, we have something to worry about. But if we are being corrected by Jehovah, it is because he really loves us.
We may feel ashamed, embarrassed and an overwhelming sense of failure. But don't let bitterness creep in, but let humility to soften our hearts so that we can focus on being acceptable to Jehovah. Even sever discipline can be effective if all do their part. When family and friends not even greet the wrong doer, or check in to make sure they are ok, the discipline can work on the heart condition and the wrong doer can repent and correct their ways.
Never reject Jehovah's discipline and reproof. He wants us to be close to him, and he wants to be able to mold us to be a cherished vessel.
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