40 Questions
The Bible teaches that children come before marriage in priority.
False
Step-parents naturally have a high view of marriage.
False
The phrase 'blood is thicker than water' promotes a high view of marriage.
False
The parent-child relationship is a permanent one.
False
Making a commitment to marriage is a serious and permanent decision.
True
Step-families often prioritize their children over their spouses.
True
Genesis 2:24 teaches that children should come before spouses.
False
Many step-parents are aware of their low view of marriage.
False
Adjusting to the new family unit is the key to achieving peace and harmony in a step family.
False
Validation of family rules, traditions, and customs is necessary for building healthy relationships in a step family.
True
Personal self-abasement can bring about true change in a person's heart.
False
A step family can achieve harmony if all members are willing to change and grow from the heart.
True
The Bible teaches that a step family can achieve harmony through external adjustments alone.
False
Negotiation of roles is essential for building healthy relationships in a step family.
True
A step family can experience hope and peace if they focus on changing one another's behavior.
False
The Bible teaches that self-restraint and self-abasement can control fleshly indulgences.
False
Behavioristic parenting is effective in addressing internal issues of a child's heart.
False
Maintaining tough discipline over a child as they grow older will help build a strong parent-child relationship.
False
A parent's influence over their child decreases as the child grows older.
False
Children who are raised in a strict, rule-based environment are more likely to internalize their faith.
False
A step-family can achieve harmony if one member is willing to change and grow from the heart.
False
Rebuke, admonition, encouragement, and persuasion are all forms of discipline that can help a child understand the issues of their heart.
True
Trying to control every decision a child makes will help them develop into a responsible adult.
False
A parent's authority over their child will remain constant as the child grows older.
False
In a step-family, the parent-child relationship should take precedence over the husband-wife relationship.
False
A step-family can only achieve harmony if all members are willing to prioritize their children over their spouses.
False
God intended for the husband-wife relationship to be a temporary arrangement.
False
In a second marriage, the husband-wife relationship is considered less important in God's eyes.
False
The parent-child relationship is a permanent relationship in the eyes of God.
False
In a step-family, the tendency is for the step-parent to prioritize their spouse over their step-children.
False
Genesis 2:24 teaches that a husband and wife should separate if they have children from a previous marriage.
False
The husband-wife relationship is intended by God to be a permanent relationship, regardless of whether it is a first or second marriage.
True
The Apostle Paul saw theological significance in the order of creation, with Eve being created first and then Adam.
False
From a biblical perspective, blood is thicker than water.
False
The parent-child relationship is a permanent one, while the husband-wife relationship is temporary.
False
The priority is always given to the parent-child relationship.
False
Stepchildren need to see their biological parent putting them first.
False
The commitment to a spouse is only for a certain period of time.
False
The parent-child relationship is more important than the husband-wife relationship in a step-family.
False
The natural compulsion to love children should be prioritized over being a godly mate and loving spouse.
False
Study Notes
The Importance of Marriage in Step-Families
- Step-parents often hold a false doctrine that prioritizes their children over their spouse, which can lead to problems in the step-family.
- This ideology is rooted in the notion that "my children come first" or "blood is thicker than water," which reveals a low view of marriage and a high view of children.
- The Bible teaches that marriage takes precedence over children, as seen in Genesis 2:24, where it is written that a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife.
The Role of Marriage in Step-Families
- The husband-wife relationship is intended by God to be a permanent relationship, whereas the parent-child relationship is temporary.
- The priority should always be given to the husband and wife relationship, with the children being second.
- This is demonstrated in the biblical account of creation, where Adam was created first and then Eve, highlighting the importance of the order of relationships.
The Consequences of Prioritizing Children Over Spouse
- When parents prioritize their children over their spouse, it can lead to resentment and a lack of respect from the children in the future.
- Children who are raised with a focus on discipline and rules may not internalize their faith and may reject their upbringing.
- In contrast, when parents prioritize their spouse and build a strong relationship with them, their influence grows even as their authority decreases.
The Importance of Admonishing Children
- Admonishing children on a verbal level is crucial in helping them understand their own heart motivations and desires.
- This process takes time and requires effort, but it is essential in building a strong relationship with children and helping them develop godly characteristics.
Observations for Dealing with Step-Families
- The husband-wife relationship is intended by God to be a permanent relationship, regardless of whether it is the first or second marriage.
- The parent-child relationship is intended by God to be a temporary relationship.
- The priority should always be given to the husband and wife relationship, with the children being second.
- The tendency to prioritize children over the spouse is natural, but it must be surrendered to the higher priority of being a godly mate and loving spouse.
- The powerful and natural parental compulsion to love their children must be surrendered to the higher priority of being a godly mate and loving spouse.
A quiz on the importance of prioritizing marriage in step-parenting, and the false doctrine of putting children first. It explores the notion that 'blood is thicker than water' and its implications on family relationships.
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