1. THE RICHNESS OF OUR FAITH “That It May Go Well With You” Ephesians 6:1-4

2. Ephesians 6 Chapter Outline (6:1-4) The Balance of the Family: (6:5-9) The Business Model for Christians: (6:10-20) The Battle Ground: (6:21-24) The Bold Exit:

3. I. The Balance of the Family: Ephesians 6:1-4 CHILDREN: the frontal attack; the target priority; the vulnerable ones; Psalm 127:3 “Children are a heritage (legacy, birthright, inheritance) Hosea 4:6,7 Since you forgot God, I will forget your children. Psalm 48:12-14 So you can tell a future generation Two Requests: Three Motivations:

4. I. The Behavior of the Family: Ephesians 6:1-4 A Warning: (Guard against causing them to be resentful) (1) Parents should not make unreasonable demands. (2) We are constantly in a state of formation. (3) Goal of Parenting is: HERITAGE, leave a legacy. A Winning Combination: (1) Bring them up in Training: {strict discipline with the end result in mind, a balanced adult} (Spiritual, mental and Physical health) (2) Bring them up in Admonition: {instructions & Corrections}