The Christians Obligations to His Family

Introduction:
We continue with our series on different obligations of Christians.  We are all familiar with obligations.  Godly families are becoming far and few between here in America these days.  We as children of God need to strive to have Godly families.   Each member of the family has a responsibility to contribute in a positive way to the family relationship.  If one fails in this area, he will not be pleasing to God.   Make sure you are following through on your obligations to your family.  How are we obligated?
I.  The Christian must be sold on Christianity.
    A.  Christianity must be a part of who we are.
        1.  Rom. 14:7 - others around us MUST be able to see Christ in our lives.
        2.  Parents:  are you a positive influence on your children?
        3.  Jhn. 13:15; 1 Pet. 2:21-22 - must follow in Christ's example.
    B.  You are setting some kind of example in your home.  Positive?   Negative?
    C.  The Christian is to remain steadfast in the Lord.  See Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 15:58
II.  The Christ must promote godly influences in his family.
    A.  What kind of friends do we associate with?
        1.  1 Cor. 15:33 - those around us influence us for good or bad.
        2.  We then can influence those in our family for good or bad.
    B.  Two who let the influence of those around them turn them away from God:
        1.  Solomon - 1 Kings 11:1-8 - built altars to idols - due to influence of foreign wives.
       2.  Peter - Mt. 26:69-75 - denied Christ 3 times - due to influence of those around him.

    C. Must guard with whom we associate - Prov. 28:7; 2 Cor. 6:14
    D.  Have responsibility to guard external influences on family are good/wholesome.
        1.  TV, internet, books, movies, all can contain ungodly things.
        2.  Can influence thoughts for bad. 
        3.  Thoughts important - see Prov. 23:7; Lk. 6:45; Heb. 4:12
III.  The Christian must OPPOSE worldliness.
    A.  Christianity must be exhibited on a daily basis in our lives.
        1.  Mt. 6:24 - Can't be neutral to sin and be a Christian.
        2.  Mt. 12:30 - must make a decision.
    B.  Worldliness has habit of creeping in families.  What are we doing to get it out?  1 Jhn. 2:15
    C.  Can't oppose something by condoning it.  Must speak & work against worldliness.
IV.  The Christian must fulfill his duties to the family relationship.
    A.  Men obligated as husband and father.  Eph. 5:23, 25; 6:4
    B.  Women obligated as wife and mother.  Eph. 5:22-23; Prov. 22:6
    C.  Children obligated to parents and to be example for siblings.  Eph. 6:1-3

All family members need to strive to meet their obligations to each other.
One of the greatest jobs we have is to influence & teach our families to embrace the doctrine of Christ. 
It's a full time job.  Are you ready?