The Lies we believe 36

“Teacher, which command in the law is the most

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. important?” 37 Jesus answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God
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Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we
with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This
can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you
is the first and most important command. 39 And the second
live in Christ Jesus. 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final
command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor as you love
thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and
right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that yourself.’ 40 All the law and the writings of the prophets
are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:6-8 depend on these two commands.” Matthew 22:36-40

Mom or Dad just don’t get it!
Realize:
1. My Parent’’s Goal is to Love me not Understand
ME.
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You know that we treated each one of you just as a father
treats his own children. 12We encouraged you, we comforted
you, and we kept urging you to live the kind of life that
pleases God, who calls you to share in his own Kingdom and
glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
2. My Part is not to Convince or Argue, but to Honor.
Stay away from foolish and stupid arguments, because you
know they grow into quarrels. 2 Timothy 2:23
2. Value the Relationship above my Own Wants.
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Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to
what is good. 10 Love each other like brothers and sisters.
Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.
Romans 12:9-10
3. Understand the Pay-Off.
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Children, obey your parents as the Lord wants, because
this is the right thing to do. 2 The command says, “Honor
your father and mother.” This is the first command that has
a promise with it— 3 “Then everything will be well with you,
and you will have a long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not
make your children angry, but raise them with the training
and teaching of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4

A Challenge:
3. If I don’’t do my Part, I get God Blockage!

In the same way, you husbands should live with your wives This week: Ask your Mom or Dad how you
in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you.
But show them respect, because God gives them the same can show your love for them, then just
blessing he gives you—the grace that gives true life. Do this
so that nothing will stop your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7
DO IT!

You Don’t need magic…

1. Get Your Heart ready by Worshiping God.
 • Why should our relationships be more focused on others
instead of ourselves?
Theme: Arguing with parents and friends only leads to hurt and
frustration.

Scripture: Proverbs 17:14

Discussion Questions:

• What was the last argument you had with your parents? How
was the situation resolved? Could you have handled the
situation without an argument? Why or why not?

• What usually starts arguments between you and your parents?

How do your disputes typically end?

• Read aloud Proverbs 17:14. Do you think following this verse

would help your relationship with your parents? Why or why
not?

• What are some practical ways for you to "abandon" a quarrel

before it starts?

• Is it possible to express disagreement with your parents without

getting into an argument? Why or why not? How can you still
honor your parents in the midst of a disagreement?