Being Godly Parents
1Being GodlyParents
2Introduction Ps. 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage fromthe Lord,the fruit of the womb a reward.ESV Behold, children are a gift of theLORD, The fruit of the womb is areward. NASV
3God Wants Every Home ToHave A Father This is God’s plan Gen. 18:19
4God Wants Every Home ToHave A Father Gen. 18:19 “For I know him, that hewill command his children and hishousehold after him, and they shallkeep the way of the LORD, to dojustice and judgment; that the LORDmay bring upon Abraham that whichhe hath spoken of him.”
5Fathers Should Honor TheirChildren’s Birthright Birthright rights a persons isentitled to at birth Home is the social “unit” ofsociety Fathers are to educate childrenin the way God approves of
6Father Should Honor TheirChildren’s Birthright 2 Tim. 3:15 “And that from a child thou hastknown the holy scriptures,which are able to make theewise unto salvation through faithwhich is in Christ Jesus.”
7Keys To Being A GodlyFamily Leader 1. Compassion like the father ofthe prodigal son 2. Patience in instruction anddiscipline Col. 3:21 “Fathers, provoke not your childrento anger, lest they be discouraged.”
8Keys To Being A GodlyFamily Leader 3. Nurturing as we encourage,help and strengthen ourchildren Nurture to bring up; train;educate. Lk. 11:11, 13
9Keys To Being A GodlyFamily Leader Lk. 11:11 “If a son shall ask bread of anyof you that is a father, will hegive him a stone? or if he ask afish, will he for a fish give him aserpent?”
10Keys To Being A GodlyFamily Leader Lk. 11:13 “If ye then, being evil, know howto give good gifts unto yourchildren: how much more shallyour heavenly Father give theHoly Spirit to them that askhim?”
11Keys To Being A GodlyFamily Leader 4. Be the right kind of example – A faithful father teaches byexample Prov. 23:26 “My son, give me thine heart,and let thine eyes observe myways”
12Practical Applications ForThe Father 1. Put the kingdom first andteach the family to do the same Mt. 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom ofGod, and his righteousness; andall these things shall be addedunto you.”
13Practical Applications ForThe Father 2. Teach his children to love,respect & obey their parents 3. Be a loving husband & aconsiderate father 4. Provide physical and spiritualleadership
14Practical Applications ForThe Father 5. Be honest in all his dealings 6. Set aside Sunday for hisfamily to worship 7. Never speak or act in anunChristian manner
15Practical Applications ForThe Father 8. Rule his household with love,kindness, and care 9. Love and respect every familymember Mt. 7:12
16What Godly Mothers CanDo 1. Pray with and for yourchildren Js. 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another,and pray one for another, that yemay be healed. The effectual ferventprayer of a righteous man availethmuch.”
17What Godly Mothers CanDo 2. Teach them to study andworship Mt. 4:10 “Then saith Jesus unto him, Get theehence, Satan: for it is written, Thoushalt worship the Lord thy God, andhim only shalt thou serve.”
18What Godly Mothers CanDo 3. Show them how to do goodworks Mt. 5:16 “Let your light so shine beforemen, that they may see yourgood works, and glorify yourFather which is in heaven.”
19What Godly Mothers CanDo 4. Prepare their hearts Js. 1:12 “Blessed is the man who endurestemptation; for when he has beenapproved, he will receive the crownof life which the Lord has promisedto those who love Him.”
20Practical Application ForMothers A. The early years This is a 24/7 job
21Practical Application ForMothers B. The Teenage years Frustration and fun bothdescribe this period Teach them how to controlthemselves!
22Practical Application ForMothers C. When they leave homeYour “daily” work is throughYour children begin their ownlives and homes Let them live their own lives
23Practical Application ForMothers C. When they leave homeGive advice when askedProverbs 22:6 --- If you taughtthem right from wrong – thisknowledge will always be withthem
24Practical Application ForMothers C. When they leave home They are responsible for theirown salvation Ezekiel 18:20
25Practical Application ForMothers Ezekiel 18:20 “The soul who sinsshall die. The son shall not bear theguilt of the father, nor the fatherbear the guilt of the son. Therighteousness of the righteous shallbe upon himself, and thewickedness of the wicked shall beupon himself.”
26Practical Application ForMothers C. When they leave home If they reject their training, then“stand at the door and wait”
27Conclusion There are many different joys tobe found in the different seasonsof parenthood Pray for your children Be an example of good works Look to God for strength andhelp
28Conclusion Before you know it your childrenwill be grown and gone Appreciate every moment!
29References Being a Godly Father, by DaveRogers ---- Being a GodlyMother, by Luann Rogers,HONORING CHRIST, CALLINGFOR GODLY HOMES, SouthwestLectures, 2009.
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