Episode 11: Parental Authority and its Biblical Limitations

The Tending Lambs Podcast

This week Katie, Abby and Sam discuss what the limitations on our authority as parents are as outlined from a Biblical worldview. Show Notes Authority: the right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience."he had absolute authority over his subordinates"a person or organization having political or administrative control."health authorities issued a worldwide alert" These are responsibilities revealed in creation that Scripture assumes: • To provide for and protect them (2 Cor. 12:14-15, 1 Tim. 5:8, Is. 49:15,) • To care for their overall well-being - Matt. 7:9-11 And for the Christian parent specifically, the duties outlined are: • To teach and instruct the word of God (Prov. 1:8-9, Deut. 6:6-9, 2 Tim 3:14-16) • To pass on our knowledge of God and His works; from scripture and from our own lives (Ps. 78:1-7) • To discipline them [nurture and admonition] in the gospel/Lord (Prov. 13:24, Heb. 12:7-11, Eph 6:4) • To set an example of faith and godly character (Titus 2:2-8) • To not hinder their walk with Jesus (Matt. 19:11)