Fathers and Children

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' - which is the first commandment with a promise - 'that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.' Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." ~ Ephesians 6:1-4

On this Father's Day, this text will be preached in many churches.

Take a moment to consider how the instruction reflects the relationship God has with His children; how He desires obedience because He knows what is best for us; how He seeks to not exasperate us by not placing harsh or unreasonable limitations on us - but provides freedom to choose, and wisdom to choose well.