A Fathers Advise Part 1

A Fathers Advice  I Samuel 3:11-14

INTRODUCTION

A. Note

B. Firsthand

MEN, PUT GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIFE - I SAMUEL 2:27-29

A. Honoring God above all things:

B. Dealing with personal sin.

     Psalm 19:12-14; I John 1:9

C. Setting an example for your children.

MEN, BE SURE TO DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN - I SAMUEL 3:11-14

A. Teach them God's Word & Ways:

     Proverbs 22:6 & Ephesians 6:4; Psalm 119:9

B. Encourage them when they do right:

    I Thessalonians 2:11-12

C. Correct them when they do wrong:

     Proverbs 19:18; II Timothy 3:16; Proverbs 22:15

MEN, TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT JESUS - I SAMUEL 2:22-25

A. Know & Share the gospel:

    I Corinthians 15:3-4; John 1:12

B. Teach them about repentance & faith

     I Thessalonians 1:9

C. Teach them about confession & forgiveness

     I John 1:8-9; Romans 6:12

MEN, THE EARLIER YOU START, THE BETTER - I SAMUEL 2:25

A. Their hearts are more open when they are young:

B. You will save them a lot of trouble along the way:

    II Timothy 3:17

C. My kids are teenagers:

     Hebrews 11:1, 6

CONCLUSION

A. Where do you stand today?

     Philippians 4:13