“Relationship” is the most important word in Christianity that’s not in the Bible Ephesians 6:1 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:2 – “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise) Little kids obey and big kids honor Honoring your parents means you recognize the authority they represent There’s a difference between naming and blaming Psalms 127:3-4 – Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. It’s crucial for you live privately what you embrace publicly 3 John 1:4 – I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Ephesians 6:3 – “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” The greatest parenting curriculum for the next generation is your authentic relationship with God