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Explore the biblical teachings on family responsibilities, obedience to parents and leaders, and ethical conduct at school, work, and society. Discover examples of godly behavior and learn how to honor God in all aspects of life.
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BELIEVERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AT HOME AND WORK Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada
Memory Verse Main Text Ephesians 6: 1-9 • Ephesians 6: 1, 2
The Family at a glance • God has given responsibilities to every member of the family • Let’s start by answering a few questions… • Whose responsibility are the following? Obey Guide Train Provide Respect Instruct
First Commandment with a Promise • What does God expect from children in their relationship to their parents and leaders? • Obey them because it is right • V. 1 • Honour them for our wellness and longevity • V. 2 • Obey them in the Lord in all things as long as it is not contrary to the law of God • Colossians 3: 20
What children must not do to their parents • Curse • Despise • Neglect • Beat • Disobey • Disrespect • Ignore Exodus21:15; 2 Timothy 3:1,2
Samuel (1 Samuel 2:11,20,26; 3:19) Examples of Godly Children Esther (Esther 2:10,11,20) Rechabites ( Jeremiah 35:18,19) Philip’s daughters (Acts 21:8,9) Jesus Christ, our perfect example obeyed His Heavenly Father(John 8:28,29)
Good and godly parents • Provoke not their children to wrath • Ephesians 6: 4 • Bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord • Ephesians 6: 4 • Discipline children with love and compassion • Proverbs 29: 15 • Train up their children in the way he should go: • Proverbs 22:6
At School and Church • Punctuality, Obedience to school rules, Respect for teachers, No exam malpractice, and Good participation in class. • Places of work • Punctuality and Diligence • Give correct information, Don’t falsify records, and Obey superiors • Avoid confrontation and follow due process in resolving conflicts. • Society at Large • Be a good ambassador for Christ (Acts 11: 26) Titus 2:9,10; Romans12:11
Are we supposed to obey masters who are not born again? • Yes, we obey them because of Christ • Our complete obedience brings glory to God (verses 5,7) • God put them over us, hence, it is the will of God that we obey them (verse 6) • Joseph under Portiphar • However if they ask us to commit sin, we MUST SAY NO • E.g. Daniel under King Nebuchadnezer
When you become a leader… Ephesians 6: 9 Leviticus 19:13 Leviticus 19:13 Ephesians 6: 9 Colossians 4:1
Questions • What is the expectation of God as youths relate with their parents and teachers? • Mention children who obeyed or disobeyed their parents in the Scriptures • How should Christian youths obey their masters and teachers? • Why should Christian youths obey their masters and teachers? • Why does God command masters to deal well with the servants?