The Role of Children in the Home | Ephesians 6:1-4 (Jim Murrell)

What does God say about the role of children in the home? In this powerful sermon from Ephesians 6:1–4, Jim Murrell dives deep into the biblical blueprint for family structure—focusing not just on obedience and honor, but on the responsibility of parents to lead with love, discipline, and instruction.

🔎 Sermon Highlights:

• The Command – Obedience Expected: Learn the meaning behind the Greek word hupakouo and why biblical obedience involves more than just outward compliance.

• The Conduct – Honor Expressed: Discover how true honor is more about the heart than just behavior—valuing parents in attitude and action.

• The Consequence – Blessing Enjoyed: Explore God’s unique promise for children who follow His design for family life.

• The Caution – Provoking Avoided: Understand the warning to parents not to provoke their children and the damage inconsistency can cause.

• The Cultivation – Instruction Encouraged: See how godly discipline (paideia) and heart-shaping instruction (nouthesia) prepare children to walk with the Lord.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you're a parent striving to raise your children biblically or a child learning how to live under your parents' roof, this message will challenge and encourage you to build a home that reflects God’s order and love.

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📖 “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)

📲 Don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow parent or young person who wants to better understand God’s design for the home!