Godly Homes in an Ungodly World 11 The

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

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…”

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. ”

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. �

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!

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.

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

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: 18 -19 Job – Job 1: 4 -5

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?

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

The Role of Mother 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) � Titus

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.

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.

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

Let us take our role as parents seriously