All In the Family

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Toxic Relationships and Ungodly Soul Ties
All in the Family
Ephesians 6:1-4 | Proverbs 22:6

I. Connecting Thoughts Concerning Dysfunctional Families and Toxic People

   1. Severely toxic behavior is usually connected to growing up in a   family.

   2. All families have a  of dysfunction.

        Scriptures:     

   3. Toxic families are a type of dysfunctional family, but not all   are toxic.

        13 Signs Your Family Is/Was Dysfunctional by Sherry Gordon CLC:

            1) Lack of  

            2) Consistent  

            3) Excessive  

            4) Controlling  

            5) Absence of  support or  

            6) Unhealthy  or  

            7)  or  others

            8) Emphasis on , unhealthy , or  

            9)   between parents and kids

            10) Weak or non-existent  or  

            11) Neglectful or uninvolved  

            12) Tendency toward  behaviors

            13)  use or  

Dysfunctional families may struggle with communication, unhealthy boundaries, and conflict resolution. However, their behaviors are not always abusive or destructive. Conversely, toxic families are characterized by harmful behaviors that damage the emotional and psychological well being of family members.

   4. A  home can be a dysfunctional mess.

        Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

II. Portrait of a Dysfunctional Family

   Dysfunctional: Intimate human relationships that don’t work the way they are supposed to work. A haven for disorder. An environment of chaos. The disturbance of the regular or normal functions.

   Key Scripture: Genesis 27

   1. A family morphs into severe dysfunction through .

        Scripture:  

   2. A family morphs into severe dysfunction through .

        Scripture:  

   3. A family morphs into severe dysfunction when it operates out of  order.

        Scripture:  

   4. A family morphs into severe dysfunction and results in .

        Scripture:  

III. The Conclusion of the Matter

   1. You will never heal from the scars of a dysfunctional upbringing until you acknowledge its .

        Scripture:  

   2. You will never heal from the scars of a dysfunctional upbringing until the   ceases.

        Scripture:  

   3. You will never heal from the scars of a dysfunctional upbringing until you  it.

        Scriptures:     

   4. You will never heal from the scars of a dysfunctional upbringing until you    .

        Scripture: