Family Makeover (Part 1)

Ephesians 6:1-4

4 KEYS TO A FAMILY MAKEOVER:

1)  Pursue honor.
         _{^{Ephesians 6:1-2     Exodus 21:15-17     Deuteronomy 21:18-21     Proverbs 30:17}}

Obedience is the act, honor is the attitude.
Submission is obedience, loving submission is honor.

2)  Acknowledge the importance of honor.
         _{^{Ephesians 6:3     Exodus 20:12     Proverbs 17:1     Matthew 5:9}}



3)  Parents reaffirm your child’s value.
         _{^{Ephesians 6:4a     1 John 4:8     Luke 17:1-2}}

“The Gospel brought on new responsibilities for parents by insisting that the feelings of a child must be brought into consideration.”   (Wood)

 

4)  Commit yourself to your child’s development.
         _{^{Ephesians 6:4b     2 Samuel 13:21-27     2 Samuel 18:32-33     1 Kings 1:5-6
         Proverbs 22:6    Deuteronomy 6:4-9     Proverbs 19:18}}

Kids spell love: T - I - M - E .

All kids need a parent to: Encourage
                                            Praise
                                            Listen to understand
                                            Set realistic boundaries and
                                                                expectations.


Rules without relationship equal rebellion.