Psa.127:3-5– “3 Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.”

Children are “as arrows in the hand of a mighty man” Arrows are used to provide food to sustain physical life They defend the hunter from enemies They must be properly formed and shaped Careful aim must be taken to hit the target

Children in the Home Parent’s Responsibilities: Love Provide Materially Train children in the Lord In the nurture/chastening of the Lord In the admonition of the Lord NOT to provoke them to wrath Set proper example In the home In the church

Children in the Home Children’s Responsibilities: Obey parents “in the Lord” “for this is right” If children will disrespect parental authority, they will disrespect ALL authority Honor father and mother

Children in the Home Children’s Responsibilities: Obey parents “in the Lord” “for this is right” If children will disrespect parental authority, they will disrespect ALL authority Honor father and mother