Tom Leonard - July 26, 2009
Honoring My Parents
Main Point: The Lord loves us and has given us His terms for us to follow to show that we love Him and to enjoy His blessings! 1. The command to honor my parents comes with a promise: Ephesians 6:1-2 - That it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth - There are no perfect parents - Respect for authority is learned at home - How I relate to my parents will affect every other relationships 2. How am I to honor my parents? A. As a child, I honor my parents by obeying and respecting them. B. As a young person, I honor my parents by accepting and appreciating them. C. As an adult, I honor my parents by affirming and not abandoning them.
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 5:16-, Proverbs 23:22-, Ephesians 6:1-, 1 Timothy 5:3-
