MEN HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE PRIVILEGE OF LEADERSHIP.
1) 1 Tim. 3:5 – men (males) “ruling” their “own houses.”
2) Men are to be leaders in their homes before they take on leadership in the church.
3) Women like Deborah did lead at times because men refused to lead (Judg. 4:8).
a) 1 Cor. 11:3 – READ
b) Verses 8-9– READ
4) In Eph. 5:23 Paul said the “husband is the head of the wife.”
5) God has given males the role and honor of protecting their families.
6) When men accept their assigned role of leadership in the home and the church, it is a great thing.
a) There are sacrifices when it comes to a leader’s time. Marriage.
b) 1 Pet. 3:7 tells men to “dwell with their wives according to knowledge.”
7) Eph. 5:29 – “cherish” – “cherish, comfort, foster with loving care.”
8) In the LXX (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures) we find this word being used a few times.
a) Deut. 22:6; Job 39:13-14; 1 Kgs. 1:2, 4.
b) These Old Testament references help us understand the idea of “cherish” in Eph. 5:29.
9) Imagine a leader who is not only concerned about our needs, but he seeks to fulfill them.
10) Imagine being married or having regular contact with a spiritual leader who says: I will not forsake you.
11) God says no divorce and remarriage unless fornication is involved (Mt. 19:9).
12) Having a leader who says “I will go with you through thick and thin” is very, very desirable.
13) Leadership in the home by a male and marriage go together.
14) Leadership also comes into play if children are part of a man’s family.
15) Eph. 6:4 tells fathers to “nurture” their children.
a) Good leaders are willing to help promote the inquisitive minds of young people.
b) Good leaders (fathers) do not turn over the leadership of their children to the internet or a television.
16) Prov. 22:15 – “foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child.”
17) The Bible needs to be discussed in the homes.
18) Questions need to be asked, studied, and answered from a Bible perspective.
19) Prayer is a part of leadership; pray before every meal, in and out of the home.
20) Men can be leaders by reading the Bible at home. Information available from the web can be shared.
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a) A leader may be overprotective.
b) It is possible for leaders to show favoritism or express unjust criticism or discouragement.
c) Leaders can engage in neglect, verbal and physical abuse.
22) Trying to lead a family in today’s world is a challenge.
23) Being a leader is a great, great honor.
24) Are we seeking to be a good leader for our family and for God?
25) If not, there is still time! Why delay any longer?!
If a man is going to lead his children, he should learn some things about them and parenting.
If a man is going to be the spiritual leader in his home, he should be seeking to know and follow God.
A good leader also needs to be willing to sacrifice.
