Why is studying the family so important?

Sociology Paper

1500 – 2000 words using APA formatting, including title and reference pages

Include Biblical Foundations application (250 – 300 words)

Minimum of 5 scholarly references

Write a paper discussing the following topics: Why is studying the family so important? What evidences of God’s sovereignty do you see in His choosing your particular family of origin? Incorporating Scriptures from class, discuss how today’s changing family compares and contrasts to the Biblical mandates for family. Do you define love as an action/emotion or both? How does your definition compare and contrast to Scripture’s definition of love? Does the Bible portray love as an action/choice or emotion? How do you incorporate Biblical advice as you communicate? Contrast the idea of covenant marriage with secular views of the disposability of marriage. Are you better equipped to build and maintain a strong, resilient family? How? Be specific in application of Scriptures within the paper.

Incorporating Scriptures from class (choose appropriately)

Genesis 2:18-24; Malachi 2:14-16; and Matthew 19:3-9

1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Colossians 3:12-14; and 1 John 3:16-18

Ephesians 4:18, 29-32; Colossians 3:12-14; Proverbs 17:27-28; 18:13

1 Corinthians 7:25-40; Hebrews 13:4; Matthew 5:27; Matthew 15:19

Genesis 2:18-24; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 19:3-9; and 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Ephesians 5:22-23; 4:15, 29-32; and Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Timothy 6:3-10; Ephesians 5:22-23, and Proverbs 22:6