But marriage is the cure to self-centredness

1) family is a place of shelter

Pro 14:26

a. Change is a storm
b. Failure is a storm

We can handle a lot of failure in life if we can come back home to hugs and encouraging words

Eccl 4:9-10

c. Rejection is a storm

2) family is a place to learn

Eph 6:4

Parental control > self-control > God's control

Luke 2:52

a. Wisdom - intellectual growth
b. Stature - Physical growth
c. Favor with God - spiritual growth
d. Favor with man - social growth

Is 38:19

Our values will form our character, and our character will determine the quality of our relationships

3) Family is a place to play

Eccl 9:9

Pro 5:19