The economics of the family

Read  pp. 159 - 164 in Institutes of Biblical Law.

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corresponding Rushdoony lecture

Listen to the R. J. Rushdoony lecture, The Economics of the Family, that corresponds with this section.

Video summary lecture (Andrea Schwartz)​

questions for thought & discussion

1. What does the word nepotism mean?  How does it relate to the subject matter in this section?
    
2. What would be grounds for disinheritance?
    
3.  We are called “heirs of the promise.”  What is it that we inherit from our heavenly Father?   Can any of God’s children ever be disinherited?
    
4. The church is called the “bride of Christ.”  Has the church been given a dowry?
    
5. Why is it in the interests of the State to alienate parents and children?
    
6. Why is Social Security an evil from the point of view of responsibility to aged parents?
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7. Discuss the assault on God’s order as the family gets redefined.

application

​One of the surest ways to identify whether you understand a subject is to write a point of view paper (sometimes referred to as a position paper).  This exercise helps to unearth areas of confusion, uncertainty, and/or disagreement, many times revealing that a number of unanswered questions remain. Once completed, you may submit your paper for comments.
 
After formulating your position(s) on the subjects covered in each lesson, a good next step is to engage in conversation (with your spouse, children, parents, friends, or co-workers) to better hone your skill in communicating the concepts you have learned and are assimilating into your own thinking.  Do not be concerned about “messing up” or doing it the “wrong way” as you will do plenty of both!  As with anything worth doing, practice will refine this skill, which is vital in order to fulfill the Great Commission.  If you find you need some one-on-one interaction, you may submit a question or request an appointment.

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