Ephesians 6:1-4

O.T. Different Times Disrespect by Children Not to be Tolerated- Leviticus 20:9 “everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death” Deuteronomy 21:18-21 “stubborn & rebellious son” “shall stone him to death with stones”

Bible Still Relevant Best “Manual” for rearing children IF principles applied, results will be same today as they were when first written How sad so many children have no concept of what Respect is in any form

Children Must Be Taught Respect For Parents - Ephesians 6:1-4 God does not take disrespect for parents lightly- Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 21:18-21 Anything God takes so seriously, we also ought to take seriously- Ephesians 6:1,2

HONOR From Greek Word τιμάω “to estimate, fix the value” “to evaluate that person accurately & honestly, & treat him with the deference, respect, reverence, kindness, courtesy, & obedience which his station in life or his character demands.”

Four Reasons to Respect Parents: 1. God wants you to 2. He commands it – Ephesians 6:1; Luke 2:51 3. It is Right – Ephesians 6:1 4. It may be “well with you” – Ephesians 6:3; Deuteronomy 5:16

Children Must Be Taught Respect For Older People - Leviticus 19:43 “rise before the gray headed & honor the presence of an old man” For Government – Romans 13:1- 7; 1 Peter 2:17 Authority figures: Principal, Teacher, Police Officer, etc.

Children Must Be Taught Respect For God – Psalm 89:7 Hebrews 12:28 Jesus our example – John 6:38 Matthew 26:39 Hebrews 5:7

Some Consequences Of a Disrespectful Attitude: Proverbs 17:21 Shows you “Despise” your parents- Proverbs 15:20 “Despise” “To reject, refuse” “to do that which implies contempt; to slight, neglect, make little of, to treat contemptuously & proudly” (Wilsons’s OT Word Studies)

Some Consequences Of a Disrespectful Attitude: God’s Wrath is Upon You- Romans 1:30, 32 Proverbs 30:17 – signs of judgment on a disrespectful child

Some Consequences Of a Respectful Attitude: Causes Parents to have Joy- Proverbs 10:1; 15:20; 23:24,25 You show yourself to be Wise – Proverbs 1:8,9 A beautiful Life is Most Admired- 1 Peter 3:3-6 God rejoices in you – Proverbs 23:15,16

To Be Respected, You Must Respect Others The Sooner You Learn & Manifest Proper Respect For Others The Better & Happier Your Life Will Be