2. Are A Blessing From God They are a gift! –P–Psalms 127:3-5 Children result from the union of a husband and wife –A–Adam and Eve Genesis 1:28 –N–Noah and Family Genesis 9:7 –P–Paul’s Admonition 1 Timothy 5:14

3. Motherhood Should be Honored Should appreciate her station in life Will be blessed by her children when she spends time with them –P–Proverbs 31:28 Before death – Jesus made sure His mother was cared for –J–John 19:25-27

4. Fatherhood Is Also Honorable The righteous father deserves his credit for ensuring that his children were instructed in righteousness The only thing we can take with us when we die – is what we leave behind –1–1 Timothy 6:7 Our children “ARE” and “BECOME” what we teach them to be

5. The greater responsibility –H–Head of the wife –O–Oversees discipline and instruction Ephesians 6:4 Ensures the family is provided for –1–1 Timothy 5:8 Instructed to “keep” or “guide the house” –1–1 Timothy 5:14

6. Must understand that parents are the “boss” of the house –N–Not the children –C–Children are not to rule over parents –C–Children do not have the right to defy their parents Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15; 29:17 –E–Each time a child gets his way in defiance of parental authority, he will encroach more and more Hold fast in exerting power and leadership

7. “SHOW” – don’t just “Talk” leadership to our children –Parents have been entrusted with the responsibility to raise their children in accordance with God’s direction