1. ‘God’s Recipe for a Happy Family’
Ephesians series #21
Ephesians 6:1-9

2. God’s Recipe for a Happy Family - Ephesians 6:1-9
Children, obey your parents in the Lord – 6v1-3
Three reasons for obeying parents:
Because it makes sense! ‘For this is right’
God commands it. ‘Children, obey your parents in the Lord’.
There are blessings in obeying parents. ‘That you may enjoy …’
How long for?

3. God’s Recipe for a Happy Family - Ephesians 6:1-9
Children, obey your parents in the Lord – 6v1-3
Three reasons for obeying parents:
Because it makes sense! ‘For this is right’
God commands it. ‘Children, obey your parents in the Lord’.
There are blessings in obeying parents. ‘That you may enjoy …’
How long for? Until you have a home of your own!
Should a child always do what the parents ask?
yes, unless they ask the child to breaks Gods commands -

4. God’s Recipe for a Happy Family - Ephesians 6:1-9
Children, obey your parents in the Lord – 6v1-3
Fathers, do not exasperate your children”! 6v4
Make it as easy as possible for their children to do the right thing!
Try to understand our children

5. God’s Recipe for a Happy Family - Ephesians 6:1-9
Children, obey your parents in the Lord – 6v1-3
Fathers, do not exasperate your children”! 6v4
Make it as easy as possible for their children to do the right thing!
Try to understand our children – spend time with them

6. God’s Recipe for a Happy Family - Ephesians 6:1-9
Children, obey your parents in the Lord – 6v1-3
Fathers, do not exasperate your children”! 6v4
Make it as easy as possible for their children to do the right thing!
Try to understand our children – spend time with them
Employees & Employers – 6v5-9
Employees – work hard, even when no-one is watching
Employers – treat workers as Jesus would