Redeemer Pca Of Overland Park

“Children and Parents” (Part 2) Ephesians 6:1-4 February 14, 2021 Pastor Tony Felich  Sermon Application [file]    ----more---- Ephesians 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.   Parents are called to encourage the spiritual growth of their children.     •       Recognize and Resist discouraging parental practices (4a)                 - Unreasonableness             - Fault finding             - Inconsistency             - Playing favorites             - Harshness             - Comparing to others             - Failure to express approval and love             - Overprotection             - Neglect or withdrawal      •       Engage and Encourage your children’s spiritual growth (4b)                - Bring them up (r