1. Godly Homes in an Ungodly World (11)
The Role of Parents - 1

2. Psalm 127:3-5
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth…”

3. Psalm 127:3-5
“…Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.”

4. Preliminary Observations
The direction we take our parenting will have a direct bearing on society.
Yet, while acknowledging the need for good parenting, society disregards much of what God’s word teaches.

5. Preliminary Observations
As parents we may not be able to control overall direction of the world, but we CAN have an impact on OUR children.
Prov. 22:6 cf. Ezekiel 16:44
You have been entrusted with a soul!

6. The Role of Father Prov. 20:7, 17:6
As head of the house he has responsibilities.
Consider this in 1 Tim. 3:4, Titus 1:6 & 1 Tim. 3:12
Much of what leaders do applies to all Christians. Such responsibilities apply to all fathers.

7. The Role of Father His responsibilities include:
Providing 1 Tim. 5:8, cf. Matt. 7:9-11
Protecting his family
Ephesians 6:4
Colossians 3:21
Prov. 3:11, 12, Heb. 12:7-11

8. The Role of Father He will love his children Heb. 12:5-11 Prov. 13:24
Consider the prodigal – Luke 15:11-31, 20-21
Abraham – Gen. 17:18 David – 1 Chron. 29: Job – Job 1:4-5

9. The Role of Father
The greatest example of a Father’s love – God and His Son
It is truly tragic how many fathers either neglect or abandon their responsibilities.
Will we be COURAGEOUS to be godly fathers?

10. Generally it is a natural thing (though much is learned & developed)
The Role of Mother
Love her children
Generally it is a natural thing (though much is learned & developed)

11. Titus 2:4 Love her children Why this command?
The Role of Mother
Titus 2:4 Love her children Why this command?
Not all women love their children – Rom. 1:31
The need to learn what is best (not what is wanted)

12. The Role of Mother
Consider 1 Tim. 2:15
“Saved in childbearing” The best meaning is that she fulfills whatever role she has been entrusted with, including raising her children properly.

13. The Role of Mother Manage the house 1 Tim. 5:14, Titus 2:5
would include doing her part in raising the children (she has authority over them!)
It is a mistake to think only the father is to discipline his children. Mothers & fathers support each other in raising their children.

14. Godly mothers! Jochabed, mother of Moses – Ex. 2:1-2, Heb. 11:23
Hannah, mother of Samuel 1 Sam. 1:11, 1:19-28
Lois and Eunice – 2 Tim. 1:5 (& 3:15)
Mary, mother of Jesus
The virtuous woman – Prov. 31:28-31

15. Let us take our role as parents seriously