Importance of Obedience [Obedience is how] “the child can recognize his spiritual relation to Christ in the earliest years, before doctrine is grasped intellectually.”[Obedience is how] “the child can recognize his spiritual relation to Christ in the earliest years, before doctrine is grasped intellectually.” Brooke Westcott, on Ephesians 6:1

What kind of parent am I? A parent who is a ChristianA parent who is a Christian – But having the same basic parenting goals as the world A Christian parent – Having Christ- centered parenting goals

Birth Childhood Teenhood Adulthood A Parent’s Responsibility 100% 50% 0% A parent’s responsibility for a child’s obedience decreases as the child ages.

Birth Childhood Teenhood Adulthood A Child’s Responsibility Obey Parents Obey God 100% 50% 0% A child’s responsibility for obedience transfers to God as he/she ages.

(Hebrews 12:5-7a) "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, {6} because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." {7} Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons…(Hebrews 12:5-7a) "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, {6} because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." {7} Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons…

(Hebrews 12:5-7b-9) For what son is not disciplined by his father? {8} If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. {9} Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!(Hebrews 12:5-7b-9) For what son is not disciplined by his father? {8} If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. {9} Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!

(Hebrews 12:10-11) Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. {11} No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.(Hebrews 12:10-11) Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. {11} No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Disciplining younger children 1.Positive reinforcement 2.Verbal rebuke 3.Natural Consequences 4.Logical consequences 5.Spanking

Honoring or Dishonoring our Parents (Exodus 20:12) "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.(Exodus 20:12) "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. (Exodus 21:15) "Anyone who attacks his father or his mother must be put to death.(Exodus 21:15) "Anyone who attacks his father or his mother must be put to death. (Exodus 21:17) "Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.(Exodus 21:17) "Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.

Discipline, Obedience and Long Life (Proverbs 15:10) Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.(Proverbs 15:10) Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. (Proverbs 19:18) Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.(Proverbs 19:18) Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. (Proverbs 23:13-14) Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. {14} Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.(Proverbs 23:13-14) Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. {14} Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.