• The provider – I Timothy 5:8; Luke 11:11-13
  • The spiritual leader – Ephesians 6:4
    • Acknowledges God’s standard – Ephesians 5:8-10
      • Psalms 78:4-7
    • Wields influence to teach the standard – Joshua 24:14-15
      • Through instruction – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
        • Deuteronomy 32:46
      • By example – Ephesians 5:25; II Timothy 1:5
        • We must treasure the Word in our hearts if we are going to be diligent teachers.
        • II Chronicles 22:3-4 – Ahaziah did evil after his mother counseled him to do evil.
      • The loving discipliner – Hebrews 12:6-10
      • Reinforce the motive – Proverbs 13:24; Deuteronomy 8:5
      • Necessary for growth – Proverbs 22:15; 29:17
      • Not to provoke to wrath – Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21