Ephesians 6 v 1-4

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Ephesians 6 v 1-4 Children, obey your parents
because you belong to the Lord it is your
Christian duty to obey..., for this is the right
thing to do. 2Honour your father and mother.
This is the first commandment with a promise 3If
you honour your father and mother, things will
go well for you, and you will have a long life on
the earth in the land. 4Fathers Parents, do
not provoke your children to anger exasperate
your children by the way you treat them. Rather,
bring them up with the discipline and instruction
that comes from the Lord Christian discipline
and instruction.
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What are the biggest challenges facing Christian
fathers/parents today?   How do we nurture and
teach our children well In the way of the Lord?
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The practical consequences of verse 4 include 1.
creating a context of grace, love, support,
respect and encouragement 2. always speaking
the truth in love 3. attending to the material
and emotional needs of children 4. teaching,
enlightening, warning, holding accountable, and
disciplining, as part of life lived to Christ
giving them a Christian worldview 5. providing
children with experiences of giving service 6.
refusing to put down, demean or damage them
(shrill and angry speech does not belong) 7.
rejecting jealousy and contempt 8. granting
freedom within legitimate boundaries 9.
avoiding unhealthy pressure or expectations 10.
parents refusing to live their lives through
their children.
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