Main Idea || Our “new human” identity is so deep & thorough, it even transforms the way authorities exercise their power over subordinates and how subordinates respond to positional authority. In Jesus, every human being, in any authoritative or subordinate role or relationship, has equal dignity, value and importance. Our new humanity transforms our . Children enhance their own lives with an attitude of humble obedience & honor. Ephesians 6:1–4 (NLT) Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Fathers love & serve their families by training their children with gracious correction & coaching. 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Helpful Suggestions emerging from the families at our church over the years include: Start small. Speak of your relationship with God more than your rules from God. Immerse kids in their church family Be brave about discussing our children’s challenges w/older Christians and church leaders. Our new humanity transforms our . Employees & employers should lead & serve each other in the same manner & attitude they would want to be treated. Ephesians 6:5-9 (NLT) 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. 7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 8 Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. 9 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION 1. If you’re a parent, what’s the best advice you’ve received (or lesson you’ve learned) about parenting? 2. Can you think of a way that your own faith in Jesus has helped you parent more effectively? 3. In what way do you think genuine Christians should be a different employer or employee than non-Christians? 4. How might our Christian faith be on display more brightly by submitting to the rule of Jesus in our everyday homes and workplaces from Monday to Saturday than by our devotion to worship on Sunday?