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How God Designed Parenthood. 1 Thess. 2:4-12. HOW GOD DESIGNED PARENTHOOD. 1 Thess. 2:4-12 Unselfish motives v.5,6 Words consistent with actions v.5 N o abuse of authority v.6 MOTHERS v.7-9 Gentleness v.7 easy-going 2 Tm 2:24 Cherishes v.7 attention + care + kindness
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How God Designed Parenthood 1 Thess. 2:4-12
HOW GOD DESIGNED PARENTHOOD 1 Thess. 2:4-12 • Unselfish motives v.5,6 • Words consistent with actions v.5 • No abuse of authority v.6 MOTHERS v.7-9 • Gentlenessv.7 easy-going 2 Tm 2:24 • Cherishesv.7 attention + care + kindness • Pure affections v.8 demonstrated by giving what is needed (spiritual included 2 Tm 1:5) • Hard work v.9 not a burden
FATHERSv.10-12 • A good example of: • Devotion to God & family Dt 6:4-9 • Fairness consistency • Integrity nothing blameworthy • A good source of: • Encouragement realistic expectations • Comfort truth, optimism, love • Charge “call to witness” commandEph. 4:17 and then hold accountable Heb. 13:17 • Teach independent godliness “walk” v.12