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Managing our Homes with Excellence
“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness”
Proverbs 31:27
Introduction: Why learn to manage our homes with excellence?
A. Embracing a Biblical Motivation for Home Management
1. Worldly motivations
a. Convenience -
b. Control -
c. Compliments -
2. Biblical motivations
a. Stewardship (Proverbs 31; Matthew 5:21).
b. Submissive Obedience (Titus 2:3-5; James 1:22).
c. Sacrificial Love (Philippians 2 & I Corinthians 13).
B. Understanding the Biblical Mandate for Home Management
1. Proverbs 31:10-31 – a skilled manager in a variety of areas.
a. Resources –
b. Relationships _
2. Titus 2:3-5 – a worker at home (Greek = “oikouros”).
a. Oikos
b. Ergon
3. I Timothy 5:14 – manage the house.
4. Management principles are found throughout scripture (for example,
stewardship and time management).
C. Implementing Effective Methods of Home Management
1. Pray for Prudence (Prov. 8:12) – Prudence applies to both our character and everyday practices.
a. Prudence defined (Proverbs 8:11-14).
b. What does it mean to be a prudent woman (Proverbs 19:14)?
c. Study the Proverbs to identify principles for home management.
2. Prepare by Planning (Prov. 16:3-4) - Planning means preparation, scheduling,
forecasting.
a. Take time to plan.
b. Organize yourself before organizing your family.
c. Anticipate family needs.
d. Plan realistically.
e. Develop a personal planning style.
Resource: Make your own household notebook/planning sheets .
3. Proceed with “Putting things in Order” (Prov. 14:23) – Organize means “put in order”, arrange, straighten up, sort out, or categorize.
a. Organize (manage/supervise) your family and household.
i. Family Master Calendar (work, school, church/ ministry, doctors, family celebrations, and other unique family obligations)
Resource: printable calendar pages, , .
ii. Meals and Menu Plans (weekly menu and shopping plan).
Resource: - menu planner and recipes, , Sample Menu plan in Chapter Seven of Becoming A Woman Who Pleases God.
iii. Financial Records (a simple budget, filing system and bill payment system).
Resources: budget worksheets – Chapter Six, Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God, ; .
iv. Household Cleaning (cleaning schedule).
Resource: cleaning guides, , see also Chapter Four in Becoming a Woman Who Pleases God.
b. Organize (categorize) your Goals (Psalm 20:4) - Set Realistic Goals.
i. What is a goal?
ii. Remember S-M-A-C when setting goals.
c. Organize (sort out) your Priorities (Matt. 22:37-39) – Remember there are only two primary priorities for believers.
i. What is a priority? Write a mission statement.
ii. Reflect on your unique God-given boundaries - marital status, health, husband’s preferences and/or job requirements, special needs of children, etc.
iii. Say “no” when appropriate.
4. Prefer People (Phil. 2:1-4) - Good managers intentionally plan for people.
a. Home management is a tool to be used to free us up, not consume us.
a. People are more important than projects. Consider the needs of your family first – if married, don’t’ forget to consult your husband.
b. Practice Hospitality (Romans 12:13)– serve others in your church and community.
A final thought:
A significant area of responsibility for women is the management of their home. Proverbs 31:27 says “she looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” To manage a household with excellence requires diligence, hard work, and training. Older women are encouraged to help the younger women learn how to manage their homes (Titus 2:3-5). While the world often does not value the sacrifice of women who choose to be workers at home, scripture is clear, it is a wise woman who has a proper motivation for her management, understands the biblical mandate for management and then follows through prudent management practices. It is both a joy and a privilege to serve our families and friends in our homes.
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