A Word to the Kids

Bible Text: Colossians 3:20 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians

 

Intro

 

CHILDREN, BE OBEDIENT TO YOUR PARENTS.

 

Why this instruction?

 

Prov. 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child.

 

Psa. 58:3 The wicked are estranged from the womb; These who speak lies go astray from birth.  Psa. 51:5  Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.  Is. 48:8  “You have not heard, you have not known. Even from long ago your ear has not been open, Because I knew that you would deal very treacherously; And you have been called a rebel from birth.  Eph. 2:3  by nature we are all children of wrath

 

The age of accountability?

 

Obey your parents in all things.

 

1) Obedience.

 

a)

b)

c)

 

2) To _____________ parents.

 

3) “in all things” – sin only is excepted.

 

Honor your parents (Eph. 6:1-3).

 

1) Taking the fifth!

 

2) This touches the attitude of the heart.

 

The motivation.

 

1) “This is well-pleasing to the Lord.”

 

 

2) “That it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” (Eph. 6:2-3).

 

 

3) Disobedience brings great sorrow.

 

Deut. 21:18-21

Nadab and Abihu

Hophni and Phinehas

Absalom

Young lads from Bethel – 2 Kings 2:23-24

 

Parents responsibility.

 

1) Work with your kids.

 

2) Be patient.

 

3) Remember only God can change their heart.

 

 

Conclusion