Ephesians 6:1-4 NIV
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Letters from Prison - Ephesians 6:1-4
Paul reflects a basic understanding for how fathers, mothers and families work in our passage today.
Moms & Sons
There are three N’s for wives and moms. The “training and instruction of the Lord” through a mom is:
Nourish. Nurture. Nest. (with Sons as a focus in the sermon)
Dads & Daughters
There are three P’s for husbands and dads. The “training and instruction of the Lord” through a dad is: Protect. Provide. Push.
Protect. Provide. Push. (with Daughters as a focus in the sermon)
Mistakes Parents Often Make
Some common mistakes that parents make. (with help from Rick Johnson).
Mistake 1. Emphasizing weaknesses, not strengths.
Mistake 2. Avoiding physical affection.
Mistake 3. Giving too little time.
Mistake 4. Pushing for performance.
Mistake 5. Forgetting to have fun.
Mistake 6. Fearing failure.
Mistake 7. Abusing your power.
Mistake 8. Neglecting your own need for friends and recreation.
Mistake 9. Being inconsistent.
Mistake 10. Being complacent or passive.
