Parental Discipline that Exalts Jesus Christ

Raising Godly Children: Parental Discipline that Exalts Jesus Christ
Rev. Chris Strevel
Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 1:18

l. Finds Its Strength and Wisdom in Him
A. Faith in Him (John 15:5; Heb 11:6)
B. Not anger but nurture (Eph 6:4)
C. Meek and Gentle (Matt 11:28-30)
D. Get to the heart (Prov 4:23; Matt 12:34)
E. Patient and Consistent (Prov 22:6; John 4:35-38)

ll. Gives His Gospel First Place
A. Sin Confronted and explained (Rom 3:10-23)
B. Correction, not punishment, or cross (Heb 10:12, 26)
C. Controlled application of discipline (Ex 34:6)
D. Christ gives mercy (Luke 19:10)
E. Obtain grace to repent from Jesus Christ (Mark 9:24)
F. Quick parental forgiveness given (1 John 1:9-2:2)
G. Obedience enjoys life in Christ (John 14:21-23)