"And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4; NKJV).
What's not in Ephesians 6:4?
1. The State
2. The Local Church
3. Mom
What is in Ephesians 6:4?
Fathers.
Ephesians 6:4 speaks of the responsibility of fathers to their children.
Bring up: ektrepho – to rear up to maturity, i.e. to cherish or train (Strong's)
—Nurture: paideia – tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction: KJV - chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture. (Strong's)
—Admonition: nouthesia – calling attention to, i.e. (by implication) mild rebuke or warning: KJV - admonition. (Strong’s)
—Lord: kurios – from kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority. (Strong's)
Father's Arise!
1. Read the Word with your kids.
2. Speak specifically of application.
3. Worship with them.
4. Lead by example.
