Children, obey your parents in the Lord,

for this is right. “Honor your father

and mother”—which is the first

commandment with a promise—“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy

long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your

children; instead, bring them up in the

training and instruction of the

Lord. (Ephesians 6:1-4, NIV)

Important Truth:Obedience fosters Self-Discipline.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord,

for this is right. (Eph. 6:1, NIV)…We must obey God

rather than men! (Acts 5:29, NIV)

“Honor your father and mother” – which

is the first commandment with a

promise – “that it may go well with you

and that you may enjoy long life on the

earth.” (Eph. 6:2-3, NIV)

Fathers, do not exasperate your

children; instead, bring them up in the

training and instruction of the

Lord. (Eph. 6:4, NIV)

2 Cautions:1.Severity2.Ridicule

Important Truth:Ridicule fosters

Insecurity.

For as…(a man) thinks in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7, NKJV)

2 Cautions:1.Severity2.Ridicule

3 Steps for Making Obedience Desirable:

1.Connect with Them2.Communicate with Clarity

3.Craft Sensible Punishments

Fathers, do not exasperate your

children; instead, bring them up in the

training and instruction of the

Lord. (Eph. 6:4, NIV)

Mentoring: Basic Life Skills•Money Management•Personal Care•Personal Relationships•Healthy Recreation•Establishing Habits

Discipleship: Foundational Disciplines•Bible Study•Daily Prayer•Church Attendance•Christian Service