A Godly Home Following God’s Wisdom

Introduction Proverbs 24:3-4 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established. By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation 34% Out Of Wedlock Births

Children Living With Biological Parents 44.9% First Marriage Intact Family 55.1% All Others Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

Criminality Related To Family Breakdown Intact Mother Only Step- Father Step- Mother Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

School Expulsions Intact Divorced Never Married Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

Marijuana Use Intact Divorced Never Married Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

Cocaine Use Intact Divorced Never Married Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

Sexual Activity yrs. old Intact Step- Parent Divorced Single Cohabiting Single Never Married Break Down of Home & Society - The Positive Effects of Marriage, The Heritage Foundation

Ephesians 6:1-4 – the fourth commandment of the Old Law is brought intact into Christ’s Law. “HONOR” – to fix a value on something, to consider it a prized possession. The Hebrew word in Exodus 20:12 literally means “to be heavy” and was used to describe someone heavy with wealth. Honor Your Parents

What does it mean? Obey Them Eph. 6:1 – “for this is right” Col. 3:20– “this is well-pleasing to the Lord” Proverbs 1:8-9 – it means listening to their teachings and applying them to your life. Proverbs 15:5 – especially when being disciplined, children are to give attention. Honor Your Parents

What does it mean? Bless Them Proverbs 30:11-13 – a child is to be grateful for what his parents have done for him. Proverbs 30:17 – the opposite of honoring your parents is to mock them or treat them scornfully, even with a look. Proverbs 20:20 – A child must not curse his parents. (Not referring merely to profanity, but also treating them with contempt.) Honor Your Parents

What does it mean? Bless Them Exodus 21:15 – A direct application of this law is that a child must not strike his parents. Leviticus 19:32 – honor is shown in body language as well as speech. Honor Your Parents

What does it mean? Be Truthful and Honest With Them Proverbs 28:24 – they are not people to overrun and think nothing of it. Honor Your Parents

What does it mean? Meet Their Needs 1 Timothy 5:3-4,8 – they sacrificed their lives (though imperfectly) for you; they blessed you with their possessions, their time, and their tears. You owe them your life. Honor Your Parents

But what if they aren’t fair? No excuses. The commandment is not qualified. It does not mean: Honor only if your parent is deserving. Honor only if the parent gives you praise and honor back. Consider 1 Peter 2:18; 3:1 Honor Your Parents

But what if they want me to do something wrong? Respect for a parent does not mean following them into sin. A parent’s authority is granted by God. A child is to obey God’s higher authority. Acts 5:29 Matthew 10:37 – respect for a parent must not exceed our respect for God. Honor Your Parents

Implied in this command are obligations on each parent’s part. A child does not automatically have respect. A habit of respect must be instilled in him. Prov. 22:15 – foolishness is in a child’s heart. Prov. 13:24 – if you truly love your child, you will discipline him. Prov. 23:13-14 – beating him with a rod will deliver his soul from hell. Train Up A Child

Implied in this command are obligations on each parent’s part. Parents must instruct, manage and discipline in accordance with God’s will. Ephesians 6:4 – “discipline and instruction OF THE LORD” Deuteronomy 11: a constant reminder of what is right. Train Up A Child

Are parents sacrificing their children to demons? Psalm 106:35-41 On The Altar of Pleasure “Some parents are so concerned about their children having ‘a good time’ that they will sacrifice the soul of their own child on the altar of pleasure.” David Padfield, Train Up A Child

Are parents sacrificing their children to demons? Psalm 106:35-41 On The Altar of Popularity “Since the moral code revealed in the New Testament is not in harmony with the ‘standards’ of the world, many parents will yield to pressure and allow their children to engage in activities they would rather you not know about.” Train Up A Child

Are parents sacrificing their children to demons? Psalm 106:35-41 On The Altar of Education “My heart breaks every time I hear some parent tell me their child could not make it to Wednesday evening Bible class because ‘they had homework.’ Train Up A Child

Are parents sacrificing their children to demons? Psalm 106:35-41 On The Altar of Education “What excuse can a parent possibly have for their children not having their Bible class lessons prepared? Out of 168 hours in a week they couldn't find one hour to study their Bible?...I don't blame the children near as much as I do the parents!” Train Up A Child

“that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” Proverbs 4:1-13; Train Up A Child

Will You Become A Christian? Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe in Jesus as the Son of God (John 8:24) Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30) Confess Jesus as the Son of God (Acts 8:37) Be Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)