Family Makeover (Part 2)

Ephesians 6:1-4

A QUICK REVIEW: Ephesians 6:1-4
    _{^{Romans 1:28-30   &   2 Timothy 3:1-2}}
1) Children: Obey your parents in the Lord.  (vs. 1)

2) Everyone: Honor your father & mother.  (vs. 2-3)

3) Parents: Be reasonable as you raise your children in the Lord.  (vs. 4)

THE FINE PRINT: A Closer Look At Some Real Life Scenarios. . .

  A Child’s Obedience

How Far? Obey if unreasonable – disobey if immoral.
_{^{Colossians 3:20    Hebrews 13:17
  1 Samuel 20, 31:1-6   &   2 Samuel 1:1-17    Acts 5:28-29}}

How Long?
_{^{Ephesians 5:31   &  Genesis 2:23-24}}   
Teknon (Child) = Underage & under roof.

1) Until marriage.

2) Until financial independence.

  A Son or Daughter’s Honor

Honor doesn’t mean letting your parents run your life.
_{^{Genesis 2:23-24     Matthew 10:37-39     Matthew 12:46-50}}

Honor is shown by respect, kindness and support.
_{^{1 Timothy 5:3-4, 8   &   Matthew 15:3-9}}

  A Parent’s #1 Responsibility

Passing the spiritual torch = Instilling the fear of the Lord.
_{^{Proverbs 1:7  &  16:6     Matthew 16:26     1 Timothy 3:4}}

Our three most powerful tools:

1) The Power of Example.
      _{^{Deuteronomy 6:1-9}}

2) The Power of Pain.
      _{^{Proverbs 22:15   Luke 15:11-32   
      1 Samuel 2:22-25  &  3:12-13   Colossians 3:21}}

3) The Power of Truth.
      _{^{John 8:32}}