Ephesians 6:1-4 Children and parents.

Ephesians 6:1-4 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.

What did Mike say?

Paul Windsor Wear your knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew language like you wear your underwear - it is needed for support, but it is embarrassing if you display it publically.

Two Tribes  Discontinuities.

Two Tribes  Split Loyalties.

An imbalance of Power

People of Roslyn Take off: Put on: Being lazy, opting out of responsibility Sacrificial love Gossiping, slandering, ‘scoring points’, gathering a faction, being resentful Respect, even when it’s not wholly deserved Being selfish, meeting your own needs Manipulating Respect, even when it’s costly

A man nailed to a tree makes parenting better.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 Become what you are