A Word to the Kids
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.
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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