I Samuel 2:12-25; II Samuel 13-18Family dysfunctionThe family of EliEli: Judge, high priest, father – I Samuel 1:3, 9; 4:18Hophni and Phinehas: Priests, no moral character – I Samuel 2:12Hophni and Phinehas abused priesthood/people – I Samuel 2:13-16Irreverent, immoral, rebellios – I Samuel 2:17, 22, 25David, Absalom, Amnon, TamarAbsalom rapes Tamar – II Samuel 13:1, 13-14Absalom’s hatred grows – II Samuel 13:20-22Absalom revels, executed – II Samuel 13-18Lessons for parentsFamily prioritiesVigilance in instruction, discipline – I Kings 1:6Too busy for the kingdom? Matthew 6:31-33Maintain disciplineEli failed – I Samuel 2:24-25; 3:13Beyond redemption point – Proverbs 19:18Hebrews 6:6Fight passivity – II Samuel 13:21Luke 10:42Work through difficulty – II Samuel 14:28Love without partialityMisplaced devotion – I Samuel 2:29Feeding sibling rivalry – Genesis 25:27-28Heed the warnings – I Samuel 2:22; II Samuel 12:21
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