We looked at:
Day 1 – God’s Plan for Our Homes and Families and How that
Plan is Accomplished
Today we will look at:
Day 2 – Roles of Father, Mother, and Children in that Plan
Don’t miss next post when we will look at the reason that
God’s plan for families isn’t being realized and lived out:
Day 3 – The Destruction of Our Family and the Abomination
that Works Desolation in our Homes and Families
and then what to do about it all:
Day 4 – How to Break Free from the Enemy’s Grips to Get back
to God’s Plan for our Homes and Families
Take the time to read through the BOLD OUTLINE and WORDS at
least so you know what is destroying our families from the inside out. This is a culmination of a 10+ year Bible
study on this and I know you will love it!
Part 2 – Roles of Father, Mother and
Children in God’s Awesome Plan for Our Families
I. Fathers
A. Are
to train, correct and discipline (reproves, warns, instructs) their children.
“And have you [completely]
forgotten the divine word of appeal and encouragement in which you are reasoned with and addressed
as sons? My son, do not think lightly or scorn to submit to the
correction and discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage and give
up and faint when you are reproved or corrected by Him; For the
Lord corrects and disciplines everyone whom He loves, and He punishes,
even scourges, every son whom He accepts and welcomes to His heart and
cherishes. You must submit to and endure [correction] for discipline;
God is dealing with you as with sons. For
what son is there whom his father does not [thus] train and correct and
discipline? Now if you are exempt
from correction and left without discipline in which all [of God’s
children] share, then you are illegitimate offspring and not true sons
[at all]. Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we
yielded [to them] and respected [them for training us]. Shall we not
much more cheerfully submit to the Father of spirits and so [truly] live? For
[our earthly fathers] disciplined us for only a short period of time and
chastised us as seemed proper and good to them; but He disciplines us for our certain good, that we may become sharers
in His own holiness. For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems
grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of
righteousness to those who have been trained by it [a harvest of fruit which
consists in righteousness—in conformity to God’s will in purpose, thought, and
action, resulting in right living and right standing with God]. (Hebrews 12:5–11 AMP)
“He who spares the rod hates his son, but
he who loves him is careful to
discipline (reproof warning correction instructs) him”. (Proverbs 13:24
NIV)
“Whoever refuses to spank his son hates
him, but whoever loves his son
disciplines (reproof warning correction instructs) him from early on”.
(Proverbs 13:24 GW)
1Th. 2:11
For you know how, as a father [dealing
with] his children, we used to exhort each of you personally, stimulating and encouraging and charging you.
B. Has
compassion (loves; has mercy) for his children
Psa. 103:13 As a father has compassion for his children,
so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.
Col. 3:21
Fathers, do not provoke or
irritate or fret your children [do not be hard on them or harass them],
lest they become discouraged and sullen and morose and
feel inferior and frustrated. [Do
not break their spirit.]
C. Joys in his children; raises wise children
Prov. 23:24
The father of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing
with God) shall greatly rejoice, and he who becomes the father of a wise child
shall have joy in him.
D. Manages
the household well, and knows how to keep his children under control with
dignity that commands respect
1Tim. 3:12
Let deacons be the husbands of but one wife, and let them manage [their] children and their own households well.
1Tim. 3:4
He must rule his own household well,
keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect
in every way and keeping them respectful. For if a man does not know how to rule his
own household, how is he to take care of the church of God?
E. Prioritizes
his family and knows the irreplaceable role they play in their everyday lives.
9 Important Ways Dads
Impact The Lives Of Their Children
Despite all of society’s advances over the past century,
men are still -- too often -- viewed by some as their own children’s
“babysitters”; when in actuality, research
supports the irreplaceable role they play in their everyday lives.
We partnered with Johnson & Johnson to share
findings from the report on global fatherhood, as well as from several other studies
that examine the powerful and enduring
influence fathers can have on their children.
1. Their kids play well with others
2. Their partners and babies are healthier
3. Their children are more prepared for school…
4. And go on to be more successful academically
5.
Their children start speaking earlier and are more verbally expressive
6. Their children grow up less prone to
depression
7.
Their sons are less likely to be in trouble
8.
Their daughters are more ambitious in their careers
9.
…and have a more positive self-image
Fathers
play an important -- and sometimes overlooked -- role in the development of
their children. From their role in prenatal care, to how they play, communicate
and act as role-models for their kids, loving, engaged dads have been shown to
have a tremendous impact on how a child grows up. They are truly irreplaceable.
Johnson & Johnson celebrates dads and all parents for the incredible role
they play in in making the world a better, more caring place for their children.
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/29/why-dads-matter-state-of-fatherhood-report_n_7785938.html)
II. Mothers
A. Train
Their Children
Prov. 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined (without reproof warning
correction instruction) brings
his mother to shame.
B. Comfort
Their Children
Is. 66:13
As one whom his mother comforts, so
will I comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
“Correction
and discipline (reproof warning correction instruction ) are good for children.
If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them”.
(Proverbs 29:15 GNB)
C. Comes
Alongside Their Children
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his
mother to shame”. (Proverbs 29:15 KJV)
III. Parents
A. Discipline
and Train Their Children without Over-Indulging Them
Prov. 13:24 (MSG) A
refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining (reproving warning
correcting instructing) them.
Prov. 19:18 (MSG) Discipline (reprove warn correct and
instruct) your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.
“All children are foolish, but firm correction will make them change”.
(Proverbs 22:15 CEV)
“Discipline
(reprove
warn correct and instruct) your children while they are young enough to learn. If you don't, you are helping
them destroy themselves”. (Proverbs 19:18 GNB)
“Chasten
thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying”.
(Proverbs 19:18 KJV)
“Correct
your children before it's too late; if
you don't punish them, you are destroying them”. (Proverbs 19:18 CEV)
IV. Children
A. Must
be trained to honor and regard and respect their parents
“Regard (treat with honor, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and
mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God gives
you.”
(Exodus 20:12 AMP)
B. Must
be trained to obey their parents
“Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. “Honor
your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise attached to
it, namely, “so you will live well and
have a long life.”
(Ephesians 6:1–3 MESSAGE)
“CHILDREN, OBEY your parents in the Lord [as His representatives], for
this is just and right. Honor (esteem and value as precious) your father and
your mother—this is the first commandment with a promise—That all may be well
with you and that you may live long on the earth.
(Ephesians 6:1–3 AMP)
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