家庭文化 2.0

Preacher

招世超牧師 · Rev. Dr. Abraham Chiu

Date

May 17, 2026

Location

Pleasanton

Language

粵語

Summary

呼籲家庭從被動或以成就為中心的家庭文化,轉向以基督為中心的家庭文化,藉此保護、引導並凝聚下一代,使他們在敬畏神的環境中成長。

Sermon Outline

家庭飯桌的真實面貌 00:00:00

牧師以自家生日聚餐為引子,描述三種常見的家庭文化:各自滑手機、地獄式學業操練,以及圍桌分享信仰。引發會眾反思自己家庭的實際狀況。

家庭文化的定義與功能 00:08:19

解釋家庭文化是家人不言而喻的默契與習慣,並以電腦作業系統比喻,指出健康的家庭文化需具備防禦、導航與凝聚三大功能。

約書亞的榜樣:以敬畏神為核心 00:16:15

引用約書亞記二十四章,講述約書亞在進入迦南後提醒以色列人揀選侍奉耶和華,並以「至於我和我家,我們必定侍奉耶和華」為家庭核心價值的典範。

哥羅西書的家庭生活指引 00:33:39

從哥羅西書三章十二至十七節,闡述憐憫、謙遜、忍耐、饒恕、愛心與感恩如何成為以基督為中心的家庭文化的具體內容。

建立以基督為中心家庭文化的實踐步驟 00:38:13

提出六個實踐方向:界定家庭核心價值、舉行家庭會議、建立禱告與分享的家庭傳統、以身作則、營造平安安全的家庭氛圍,以及分享神恩典的見證故事。

Scripture References

「所以,你們要敬畏耶和華,誠心誠意地事奉祂,棄絕你們祖先在幼發拉底河那邊和在埃及所拜的神明,專心事奉耶和華。 你們如果不願事奉耶和華,今天就選擇你們的神明吧,或大河那邊你們祖先事奉的神明,或你們這裡亞摩利人的神明。至於我和我全家,我們必事奉耶和華。」

Joshua 24:14-15

所以,你們既然是上帝所揀選的,是聖潔、蒙愛的人,就要心存憐憫、恩慈、謙卑、溫柔和忍耐。 倘若彼此之間有怨言,總要互相寬容,彼此饒恕,主怎樣饒恕你們,你們也要照樣饒恕他人。 最重要的是要有愛,愛能把一切完美地聯合在一起。 要讓基督的平安掌管你們的心,你們就是為此而蒙召成為一個身體。要常存感恩的心。 要將基督的話豐豐富富地存在心裡,用一切智慧彼此教導,互相勸誡,以感恩的心用詩篇、聖詩、靈歌頌讚上帝。 你們無論說什麼和做什麼,都要奉主耶穌的名來說和做,並藉著祂感謝父上帝。

Colossians 3:12-17
Questions from This Sermon

What is family culture and why does it matter for Christian families?

Family culture refers to the unspoken habits, values, and norms shared within a household. The sermon argues it functions like an operating system—providing protection from harmful influences, navigation for life decisions, and cohesion among family members.

What does Joshua 24 teach about building a Christ-centered home?

Joshua declared 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,' showing that a family's core value should be the fear and worship of God, not achievement or comfort.

How can parents pass their faith on to the next generation?

The sermon emphasizes that children learn by observing their parents, so parents must genuinely fear and love God themselves, and build intentional habits like family prayer, mealtime conversations about faith, and family meetings guided by Scripture.

What practical steps can families take to build a Christ-centered culture at home?

The pastor suggests identifying core family values, holding family meetings that include children, establishing daily prayer routines, modeling godly behavior, creating a safe and peaceful home environment, and sharing personal testimonies of God's faithfulness.

Why are many high-achieving young people struggling with anxiety and identity?

The sermon observes that when a child's worth is tied to academic and extracurricular performance rather than character and personhood, they develop a fragile identity that collapses under failure or pressure.

Topics

Fear of God
Family Discipleship
Christ-Centered Living
Intergenerational Faith Transmission
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Sanctification