How do children deal with parents' expectations?《Eph6:1-3; Lk2:48-52; Pro13:1; 1Ti4:8; Lk14:26; 1Ti4:12; Gen48:1-2,9; 49:1》

Read <Eph 6:1-3>

1. The biblical principle of "obeying your parents".

1) Paul uses the phrase "obey your parents" to teach "honor your father and mother".

2) For this is right.

3) The first commandment with promise.

2. What if your parents' demands conflict with the freedom you want? (in the case of boy Jesus)

Read <Lk 2:48-52>

1) Parents of boy Jesus have been anxiously searching for Him.

2) His mother was treasuring all these things (including Jesus' response) in her heart.

3) Jesus still obeyed them, and He was advancing in all matters.

3. Through the demands of parents, grab the opportunity to learn in all things.

1) Accept discipline and rebuke.

Read <Pro 13:1>

2) Be trained.

Read <1Ti 4:8>

3) Learn to discern God's will.

Read <Lk 14:26>

4) Advance in "word, conduct, love, faith, and purity".

Read <1Ti 4:12>

4. Ultimately, do not fail to obtain the blessing of your parents.

Read <Ge 48:1-2,9; 49:1>

1) Joseph believed that God would save and restore his family.

2) Jacob especially honored his son Joseph.

Read <Ge 38:9-10>

3) The prophetic authority of Jacob.