Christian Teachings on Family Life and Its Importance Flashcards
What are four points?
Christians believe that family was God’s creation and marriage us at its heart
The Old Testament and the New Testament
Christians are taught that being a parents is a serious responsibility
The importance of family within Christianity is shown in its inclusion in the Decalogue
Christians believe that family was God’s creation and marriage us at its heart
In the marriage service it states: marriage is “the foundation of family life.”
One of the main purposes of a Christian marriage is having children and bringing them up with the Christian faith
The Old Testament and the New Testament
The Old Testament contains many passages about the importance of family life and Jesus himself was a member of a family
Christians should follow the teachings of the Bible and the example of Jesus’ life
Christians are taught that being a parents is a serious responsibility
St Paul states in Ephesians 6: “Parents, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the instruction of the Lord.”
Christians should follow biblical teachings on how parents are responsible for educating their children about the Christian faith
The importance of family within Christianity is shown in its inclusion in the Decalogue
“Honour your father and mother.” (Exodus 20)
The Decalogue contains founding rules for Christianity so this shows that family life is an integral part of Christianity
Christian children are also taught that they have a responsibility towards their parents
