The family
is the most prized possession of a nation, for it provides a stabilizing force that's
sustained by love, trust, and respect. Family members create a system of rules and
boundaries for the distribution power and authority. Fair and healthy distribution
of power provides contentment to the family unit. Successful management of
power minimizes conflict.
Striving for power is a contributing
factor to a family's demise. Power struggles come in many forms and often are observed
at family gatherings. Jacob and Esau represent a classic struggle between
siblings striving for power. Jacob outwits Esau for his birthright. Then Jacob
and his mother conspire against Esau for their father's blessing.
Couples struggle
for power by using money, sex, and children. Finding the appropriate balance of
power, as intended by God, keeps a family healthy and together. God intended
for family members to be subject to one another out of respect, love, and trust.
Choosing God's way is the pathway to peace, joy, and blessings.
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