Character & Integrity
💛 Obeying Parents
Obedience in the Lord pleases God. It is doing the thing, not only saying you will.
Obey
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Ephesians 6:1 · World English Bible
Pleases
“Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.”
Colossians 3:20 · World English Bible
Listen
“My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:”
Proverbs 1:8 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice Ephesians 6:1
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Children,obeyintheLord,forisright.
Pray together
Dear God, help me obey my parents quickly and kindly, because that pleases you. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
The next time you are asked to do something, start before you are asked a second time.
Parent tip
Ask for one clear action, thank prompt obedience, and keep instructions few enough to follow.