I Corinthians 5:1-11 - This letter was written to correct a situation at Corinth.

II Thessalonians 3:6-15 - Paul instructed the Thessalonians to withdraw from one who was walking disorderly among them.

The issue was a man that would not work for himself.

They were to withdraw from him so he would be ashamed and admonish him.

Neither of these texts say anything about family members - that subject is covered in other passages.

• They didn’t teach their kids!
  • They took for granted that their children would just grow up to be good Jews.
  • Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - We must deliberately teach our children.
  • I Samuel 2:12 - Eli’s sons did not know the Lord even though they were priests!

• They didn’t purify their lives!
  • Joshua 23:6-13 - Joshua warned of the dangers of failing to purge the land of ungodliness.
  • Judges 2:1-3 - The idolatry in the land became a snare to them.
  • Mark 4:18-19

• They didn’t fight for the Lord!
  • Joshua 23:10 - God tested the Israelites so they would learn to fight for God.
  • Judges 3:5-8 - Israel failed the test and lived among the people of the land.
  • II Corinthians 10:3-6 - We must be ready to fight for God!

Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children must obey and honor their parents.

Genesis 20:12

Ephesians 6:1 - “in the Lord” means as far as you can while obeying the Lord.

Ephesians 6:4. Do not provoke children to anger.

Ephesians 6:5-9.

Ephesians 6:10 - Take a strong stand in the things of the Lord.