The New You: A Transformed View of Family

Col 3:20-21

1st Command – “Children Obey”

• Doing what you are told to do when you are told to do it with the right attitude.
• The Extent – “In Everything”: As parents we must teach our children to obey immediately and completely, without challenging or complaining.
• The Reason – “For this Pleases the Lord”

2nd Command – “Fathers, do not to provoke your children”

WARNINGS: Actions that Embitter

ADMONITIONS: Instructions to encourage

1. Beware of Selfishness: Be Christ-centered
2. Beware of Extremes: Be Involved
3. Beware of Inconsistency: Be Consistent
4. Beware of Favoritism: Be Fair
5. Beware of Unrealistic Goals: Be Reasonable
6. Beware of Neglect: Be Involved
7. Beware of Discouragement: Be Encouraging

“You cannot give what you do not have!”