Introduction

  • Psalms 127:3

God loves you, and you should love Him back.

  • Romans 5:6
  • Genesis 1:26-27
  • James 3:9
  • I John 4:19
  • Matthew 22:37

Do what is right because it is right.

  • Proverbs 3:11
  • God gets to define what is right and wrong because He is the Creator.
  • I John 5:3
  • We must teach our children discipline. What are we communicating about discipline?
  • Hebrews 12:7-12
  • Don’t give in to kids that whine and complain.
  • Ephesians 6:1-2
  • Don’t teach them to do right only to avoid punishment.

Life is hard. Get tough.

  • Judges 2:16-3:2 – The new generation needed to learn war.
  • I Corinthians 10:13
  • God allows us to struggle but prevents us from being overwhelmed.
  • James 4:4, 7; 5:10; 1:2

You are not the center of the world. God is.

  • Proverbs 3:5-7
  • Matthew 22:37
  • Ephesians 5:23; 6:4 – Husbands, lead your families!
  • Philippians 2:3

Conclusion

  • Take courage! Don’t let the world sway you!