Interpersonal Relationships Test 3 (Dr. Anderson)

Familial Impact: Intellectually

providing a stable environment where individuals can think and learn and where mental achievement is developed and welcomed

Familial Impact: Emotionally

the home needs to be a place where calm and peace exists; family relationships must be free of abuse in all its forms

What is the greatest gift parents can give their children?

A relationship wherein "Dad loves mom and mom loves dad."

Familial Impact: Spiritually

The home should be a place where spiritual growth is prioritized and practiced

What are the two types of worldview?

God-centered and man-centered worldviews

Familial Impact: Physically

The home should be a place where physical fitness/wellness is valued.

Familial Impact: Psychologically

The home should be a safe place where the soul of each individual person can flourish

What does "psychology" mean?

"A word about the soul"

Comprehensive Development "Growing Like Jesus"

Wisdom (Mental/Psychological)
Stature (Physical)
Favor with God (Spiritual)
Favor with Man (Social)

Definition of Marriage

Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It's God's unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race.

Six Truths of Biblical Marraige

1. Is ordained by God
2. Is Exclusive
3. Is a Covenant
4. Is Permanent
5. Is a picture of Christ and the church
6. Is the Foundational Institution of Human Society

What does it mean to be exclusive?

"One man and one woman"

What does covenant commitment mean?

It is an agreement confirmed by oaths or vows in the name of the Lord

What term does Genesis 2:24 use for the permanence of marriage?

"Cleave"

Marriage provides man and woman what 3 things?

- framework for intimate companionship
- channel of sexual expression
- means of procreation

10 Secrets for Growing a Spiritually Strong Family

1. Sink your roots
2. Pray with your spouse
3. Give Your Children You
4. Eat Right
5. Set the Course
6. Romance Your Spouse
7. Train your disciples
8. Fight the Darkness
9. Rest and Refresh
10. Keep Your Covenant

A healthy Christian family requires a spiritual root system, how does this play out (3 ways)

- Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- True friends
- Authentic living

What are ways of authentic living?

Prayer
Bible study
Worship
Giving/Serving
Relationships
Mission

What are the 4 types of prayers?

Adoration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication

What is the most valuable gift YOU can give to your children?

Yourself

How do you give yourself to your kids?

Time, Touch, Talk

How do we eat right in our family?

- Read and memorize Scripture
- Read the Bible at mealtime
- Watch and discuss Christian videos
- Make this a team effort

How does the husband and wife set the course for the family?

- live and die values
- true north
- handing off the baton
- spiritual priorities

What is romance?

It is a passionate mingling of two souls. It is about nurturing your relationship

How do you be romantic?

Study your spouse, date your mate, and get away for the weekend

What is an overlooked role of the parents?

A disciple-maker

What is the basic training of disciple making?

- seeing the goal clearly
- plan and strategy
- repetition
- standards and accountability

What are the two threats of our covenant marriage?

Divorce and secret sin

10 Financial Mistakes Young Couples Make

1. Unbiblical Philosophy of Finance
2. Misuse of Debt
3. Failure to Follow a Budget
4. Lack of an Emergency Fund
5. Misuse of Credit Cards
6. Purchasing an Expensive Vehicle
7. Failure to Plan for Retirement
8. Failure to Share Financial Responsibilities as a Couple
9. Purchasing the Wrong or No Life Insurance
10. Lack of Will

Why do people have a wrong philosophy of finances?

Fail to recognize God's ownership
Forget the two purpose of money (give and live)
Fail to learn contentment

We should "act our ____"

Wage

Definition of a Family

"A family is a grouping of individuals who are affecting each other intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and psychologically."

Areas of Familial Impact

Intellectually
Emotionally
Spiritually
Physically
Psychologically

Three Lies that cause us to live beyond our means

Gotta have it NEW, NICE, and NOW

What is debt?

Making a commitment to pay later for a product or service used now

T/F: God has laws for lenders in Israel?

True

What is a tribute?

Federal Taxes

What is a custom?

local taxes

What is fear?

Respect/reverence

What is honor?

Obligation to venerate by position

What are the results of Financial Bondage?

- Stress and Worry
- Damaged Testimony
- Temptation to Reduce Giving
- Over-commitment to Work

What amount should you limit your amount of debt?

30% of our income

What is a budget?

A means of planning for and tracking expected and recurring expenses

Benefits of a budget

- Provides freedom
- Offers a plan for meeting financial goals
- Mitigate spending beyond one's means

What is an emergency fund?

Means of providing for unexpected expenses and emergencies

Is an emergency fund biblical?

Yes, Proverbs 6:6-8

How much money should an emergency fund contain?

3-6 months

How do you not misuse a credit card?

Establish rules and make the card work for you

Is a vehicle an investment?

NO

What is the depreciation cost of a vehicle?

5-10%

If you purchased a car every 4 years, how much would you lose at 12.5% interest?

$3.6 Million

60% of American have less than $__,___ saved for retirement

25,000

How much should you set aside from your gross income for retirement?

15%

What does life insurance do?

Replaces one's income in event of death

Two types of life insurance

Term and Whole

Who said, "Do not save what is left after spending, instead, spend what is left after saving?"

Warren Buffett

8 out of 10 millionaires comes from families at or below what?

The middle class

How many millionaires have bachelor's degrees?

88%

How many millionaires with degrees never took out student loans?

68%

How many millionaires are in Senior Leadership positions?

Only 15%

How many millionaires use coupons when shopping?

93%

How many millionaires have never carried a credit card balance?

73%

How many millionaires enjoy what they do?

96%

How many millionaires are always trying to learn new things?

96%

How many millionaires are married?

80%

How many millionaires set aside funds monthly to give to others?

70%

Three Types of Relationships

1. Authority
2. Peer
3. Subordinate

What is authority?

The right, power, and responsibility to give direction to another

What are the two kinds of Authority?

Ordained and Delegated

What are the 3 types of ordained authority?

Government, Church, and Family

What are 2 occasions to disobey authority?

When authority forbids what God commands and commands what God forbids

Who said, "A single soul dwelling in two bodies."

Aristotle

Four Types of Friendship

Convenience Friendship
Mutual Activity Friendship
Third Party Friendship
Milestone Friendship

Five Ingredients of Meaning Friendships

Acceptance
Disclosure
Encouragement
Sacrifice
Commitment

10 Characteristics of a True Friend

1. Love as he loves his own soul
2. Share himself with his friend
3. Seeks the welfare of his friend
4. Influences others on behalf of his friend
5. Brings peace to a troubled friend
6. Upholds his friend in his absence
7. Risks personal abuse for his friend
8. He encourages his disheartened friend
9. Celebrates the beauty of a deep friendship
10. Remains loyal forever