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If you are asked today ... What is the family model that other people should follow to achieve a healthy family? What family on earth would be best suited to follow his example?Without a doubt, I recommend the church of Christ as an example to follow.

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The family and the church are two realities very close to our heart. So close, that God gathered his children in the "family of faith". Family and church They can form us or deform us, help us grow or impede healthy development, cause us joy or suffering.

On what do these alternatives depend? Of the health of each of them.

Then the questions arise:
How is a healthy family? How can the church and family of God live healthily and heal wounds and be free?

What does the Word of God teach about the family?
The Word teaches that the family is one of the most precious goods of humanity.

Why is it such a precious commodity?
The family is such a precious gift because it is part of God's plan so that all people can be born and develop in a community of love, be good children of God in this world and participate in the future life of the Kingdom of Heaven: God He wanted the men, forming the family, to collaborate with him in that task.

Where are God's plans about marriage and family revealed?

In the Bible the creation of the first man and the first woman is narrated: God created them in his image and likeness; He made them men and women, blessed them and commanded them to grow and multiply to populate the earth (Genesis 1:27). And for this to be possible in a truly profound and lasting way, God ordained that man and woman come together to form the community of life and love that is marriage (Genesis 2: 19-24).

Let's go to the Word of God that will give us the certainty of what we are looking for, and making a similarity in the order of a family and the order of a church.

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• In a healthy family, each of its members has the same value and receives the same consideration, no matter how old they are or what role they occupy. In the church of God ... too.

Romans 12:10
Love one another with brotherly love; in honor, preferring one another.

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• In a healthy family is encouraged and helps the growth and maturity of each of its members without distinction, and it does not constitute a threat to the link. In the church of God ... too.

Ephesians 4: 15,16
but that following the truth in love, let us grow in everything in that which is the head, that is, Christ,
from whom all the body, well concerted and joined together by all the joints that help each other, according to the activity of each member, receives its growth to be built up in love.

• In a healthy family the unit does not go through false loyalties, or because everyone thinks or acts the same, but simply by accepting and loving each other. In the church of God ... too.

Colossians 3:14
And above all these things, put on love, which is the perfect bond.

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• In a healthy family you can speak frankly about conflicts and differences (normal in all human relationships), in a climate of mutual acceptance and joint search for the best solutions for all. In the church of God ... too.

Santiago 5:16
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective prayer of the righteous can do much.

• In a healthy family there are no lies or secrets that prevent the healthy construction of the unit but the relationships are transparent and genuine. In the church of God ... too.

Ephesians 4:25
Therefore, discarding the lie, speak truth each one with his neighbor; because we are members of one another.

• In a healthy family there is the possibility of making mistakes, asking and giving forgiveness as a form of true restoration and love. In the church of God ... too.

Colossians 3:13
supporting one another, and forgiving one another if one has a complaint against another. In the way that Christ forgave you, so also do you.

• In a healthy family there is also administration of a just discipline as an expression of love. In the church of God ... too.

Galatians 6: 1
Brethren, if one be caught in any fault, you who are spiritual, restore him with a spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.

• In a healthy family the bridges of love are always extended to receive without reproach the one who has gone astray, but returns regretful. In the church of God ... too.

Luke 15:20
And getting up, he came to his father. And when he was still far away, his father saw him, and was moved with mercy, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

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• In a healthy family protects the weakest and vulnerable, each of its members can occupy this place alternately according to their life circumstances. In the church of God ... too.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
We also beg you, brothers, to admonish the idle, to encourage those of little courage, to support the weak, to be patient with all.

• In a healthy family there is flexibility to adapt and change, when the circumstances of life require it. In the church of God ... too.

Philippians 4: 12-13
I know how to live humbly, and I know how to have abundance; In everything and for everything I am taught, both to be satiated and to be hungry, so that I may have plenty as well as to suffer need. I can do everything in Christ who strengthens me.

• In a healthy family the limits and roles are clear and flexible, and authority is exercised without abusing power, to allow the healthy growth of the members. In the church of God ... too.

1 Peter 5: 1-3,5
I pray to the elders who are among you, I am also an elder with them, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who also share in the glory that will be revealed:
Feed the flock of God that is among you, taking care of it, not by force, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but with courage soon; not like having lordship over those who are under your care, but being examples of the flock. In the same way, young people, be subject to the elderly; and all of you, submissive to each other, to dress with humility; because: God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.

• In a healthy family, everyone shares and accepts, they put each other in the place of the other in order to accept, understand and help. In the church of God ... too.

Romans 12: 15-18
Enjoy with those who have fun; mourn with those who mourn.
Unanimous among you; not arrogant, but associating with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Do not pay anyone wrong for evil; look for what is good in the sight of all men. If possible, to the extent that it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

• In a healthy family there is a disposition to leave one's borders to be in solidarity with others, establishing a give and take that makes everyone grow. In the church of God ... too.

Hebrews 13: 15,16

Therefore, let us always offer to God, through him, a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of the lips that confess his name.
And do not forget to do good and mutual help; Due to such sacrifices, God is pleased.

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How a healthy family resembles the church that God has designed!

Is it just a dream or can the dream come true?
The answer depends on each one of us!

Only with the help of God's grace, truly living the Word, is it possible to fully realize God's project on marriage and the family.

When families are formed according to the will of God, they are strong, healthy and cheerful; and make possible the human and spiritual growth of its members contributing to the renewal of the whole society and of the Church itself, for the glory of God.

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God bless your family!

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