Instructions for Children, Parents, and Especially Fathers

Ephesians 6:1-4

6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

(ESV)

1. Children
   1. Obey your parents
   2. Honor your parents
   3. Why?
      1. It is right
      2. God commands it
      3. God rewards it
2. Fathers
   1. Do not provoke your children
   2. Train your children
      1. Bring them up
      2. Instruct them