Colossians 3:20-21 (NASB)
20 Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart.
Parenting Under the Leadership of Jesus (Part 2)
Theme: God gives parents and children clear instructions on their relationship so as to glorify Him as they follow His Word.
Outline: Faithful parenting involves following what the Bible teaches about the parents’ priorities, goal, challenges and roles.
1) The Parents’ Priorities: Commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ / to your spouse / to your family / to other people (church family / world)
2) The Parents’ Goal: To be a faithful instrument in God’s hands for actively bringing up your children according to Biblical standards.
3) The Parents’ Roles
- Parent as disciplinarian
- Parent as teacher
The next three roles (parent as encourager, parent as evangelist, parent as prayer warrior) will be covered next week.
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