Children as Stewards
Life In The Family
November 3, 2019
Rev. Gabe Sylvia
Drawing on Ephesians 6, the sermon calls children to obey their parents 'in the Lord' as a godly act that pleases God, emphasizes that covenant children must be taught and brought to conversion by faith, and urges parents and the church to train, pray for, and use every means of grace for their children.
Summary
Paul's instruction in Ephesians 6 is addressed directly to children: they are to obey their parents 'in the Lord,' since such obedience is right, godly, and honors God. The preacher stresses that being a covenant child carries promises from God but that those promises require faith — children must be led to conversion, not merely expected to obey by strength or cleverness. Parents and the church share responsibility to teach, train, and hold children accountable, using family devotions, worship, Sunday school, prayers, songs, and preaching as means of grace. The congregation is urged to pray for more covenant children and for God's saving work in their lives.
Key Points
- Ephesians 6 shifts Paul's focus to children; next week will address fathers/parents.
- Children are called to be good stewards by obeying their parents "in the Lord" — obedience is godly and pleases God.
- Obeying parents is equivalent to obeying the Lord; true obedience flows from faith, not merely ability.
- Covenant children receive God’s promises, but those promises depend on becoming converted children by faith.
- Parents and the church must teach, train, and hold children accountable; we cannot expect obedience to what children do not know.
- Use all means of grace for children: family devotions, worship, Sunday school, prayers, songs, and preaching.
- The preacher prayed for more covenant children and for God to move in their lives toward saving faith.
The audio description and summary text on this page was generated using AI, please report any errors to office@christouhopechurch.com