2. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:1-4, NIV)

3. Important Truth: Obedience fosters Self-Discipline.

4. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (Eph. 6:1, NIV) …We must obey God rather than men! (Acts 5:29, NIV)

5. “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Eph. 6:2-3, NIV)

6. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4, NIV)

7. 2 Cautions: 1.Severity 2.Ridicule Important Truth: Ridicule fosters Insecurity.

8. For as…(a man) thinks in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7, NKJV) 2 Cautions: 1.Severity 2.Ridicule

9. 3 Steps for Making Obedience Desirable: 1.Connect with Them 2.Communicate with Clarity 3.Craft Sensible Punishments

10. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4, NIV)

11. Mentoring: Basic Life Skills Money Management Personal Care Personal Relationships Healthy Recreation Establishing Habits

12. Discipleship: Foundational Disciplines Bible Study Daily Prayer Church Attendance Christian Service