Ebenezer Baptist Church Saskatoon
Ebenezer Baptist Church Saskatoon
Ebenezer Baptist Church Saskatoon
228: Parents and Children | Wesley Hodgson
28 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 3:40 pm.
-4, we explored how the Spirit transforms our most fundamental relationships—between parents and children.Children are called to both obey AND honor their parents, caring not just about outward actions but inner attitudes. Parents are challenged to avoid exasperating their children, instead nurturing them in the ways of the Lord. The question isn't just "Are they behaving?" but "Are we building loving connection?"Here's the beautiful truth: discipline isn't just about correcting bad behavior—it's an opportunity to practice the gospel. Through calm responses, honest confession, appropriate consequences, and genuine reconciliation, we point our children to the character of God himself.Whether you're a parent, child, or somewhere in between, ask yourself: How am I building loving connection in my relationships today?
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At the heart of every godly relationship is loving connection. In our latest message from Ephesians 6:1-4, we explored how the Spirit transforms our most fundamental relationships—between parents and children.Children are called to both obey AND honor their parents, caring not just about outward actions but inner attitudes. Parents are challenged to avoid exasperating their children, instead nurturing them in the ways of the Lord. The question isn't just "Are they behaving?" but "Are we building loving connection?"Here's the beautiful truth: discipline isn't just about correcting bad behavior—it's an opportunity to practice the gospel. Through calm responses, honest confession, appropriate consequences, and genuine reconciliation, we point our children to the character of God himself.Whether you're a parent, child, or somewhere in between, ask yourself: How am I building loving connection in my relationships today?