The Good Child – June 19th, 2017

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.”
Romans 8:16 NKJV

I. Who is a child of God?
A. “If God is my Father…” (Romans 8:12-17).
“…then I am a child of God.”
B. “Father of the fatherless.” (Psalm 68:5).
C. “Do I walk as a child of the light?” (Ephesians 5:8-14).

II. A good child…
A. “Obedience is what we want to see in a child.” (Colossians 3:20).
B. “Maturation is what we want to see in a child.” (Hebrews 5:12-14).
C. “Integrity is what we want to see in a child.” (Psalm 127:3-5)
D. “Responsibility is what we want to see in a child.” (Luke 16:10)
E. “Legacy is what we want to see in a child.” (I Kings 2:1-4)

III. A God child…
A. “Are you and obedient child?” (I John 3-6)
B. “Are you a maturing child?” (Philippians 3:12-15)
C. “Are you a child of integrity?” (I John 1:5-10)
D. “Are you a responsible child?” (Matthew 25:14-30)
E. “Are you living the legacy of your Father?” (John 15:16)

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