God’s Family Order
The word “order” in God’s Family Order refers to the intentional structure God established for family life—a divine arrangement in which every person has a place, a purpose, and a responsibility. It stands in contrast to confusion and disorder, producing a home marked by clarity, harmony, and purpose. Reflecting His wisdom and holiness and fosters a household built on righteousness and love. 1 Corinthians 14:40
From the beginning, God established a pattern: the man is called to preside Genesis 2:19; Genesis 2:16–17, protect Genesis 2:15, provide, Genesis 3:19, and serve in righteousness. The woman is called to be a help meet— Genesis 2:18, supporting, nurturing, and flourishing under his care. Children are raised in obedience, love, and instruction. Proverbs 22:6, This order is not arbitrary; it is deeply tied to God’s nature and covenant. It brings life, not oppression; peace, not confusion Psalm 119:165.
In God’s design, the man answers to God for how he leads. The woman honors God by supporting and building the home with wisdom and love. The children are nurtured in a secure environment where authority is respected and grace abounds Colossians 3:18–20.
God’s Family Order is not based on worldly systems or legal definitions. It is founded on covenant, obedience, and love Matthew 7:21. It is a reflection of the heavenly kingdom Matthew 6:10 on earth Luke 17:20–21 —a home where peace reigns because God’s ways are followed Genesis 18:19.
References
1 Corinthians 14:40 — “Let all things be done decently and in order” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 2:19 — “And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 2:16–17 — “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it...” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 2:15 — “And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 3:19 — “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground...” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 2:18 — “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him” ↩ Back to Text
Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” ↩ Back to Text
Psalm 119:165 — “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them” ↩ Back to Text
Colossians 3:18–20 — “Covenant women, submit yourselves unto your own Covenant Man, as it is fit in the Lord. Covenant Men, love your covenant women...Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord” ↩ Back to Text
Matthew 7:21 — “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” ↩ Back to Text
Matthew 6:10 — "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." ↩ Back to Text
Luke 17:20–21 — “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you [or among you].” ↩ Back to Text
Genesis 18:19 — “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD...” ↩ Back to Text