THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHILDREN

Text- Psalm 127:3-5

Introduction

This morning the title of my sermon is, "The Responsibility Of Children" and our text is found in Psalm 127:3-5.

Psalm 127:3-5 Sons are a heritage from the Lord,  children a reward from him.    Like arrows in the hands of a warrior  are sons born in one's youth.    Blessed is the man  whose quiver is full of them.  They will not be put to shame  when they contend with their enemies in the gate. (NIV)

Four expectant fathers were in a Minneapolis hospital natal waiting room, while each of their wives were in labor.

A nurse comes in and tells the first man, "Congratulations, Mr. Johnson.  You're the father of twins."

"What a coincidence!" the man exclaims.  "I work for the Minnesota Twins baseball team."  All the other men congratulate him.

A second nurse walks in and tells the second man, "Mr. Walters! You are the father of triplets - Congratulations!"  He, too, is cheered by the others.

"Wow, what a coincidence" he replies. "I work for the 3M Corporation."

Another nurse enters, telling the third man that his wife has given birth to quadruplets!

"Another coincidence!" he explains to the others, "I work for the Four Seasons Hotel."

All excitedly congratulate him, except for the fourth guy, who suddenly becomes very stone faced.  Another nurse enters the waiting room, "Mr. Phillips, you..."  He jumps back against the wall, face turning white as a ghost, letting out a gasp of horror!  The others quickly rush around him and ask what's wrong.

"What's wrong?  What's WRONG?!?  I work for SEVEN-ELEVEN!"

God says children are very special people.  For many today however, children are considered a nuisance and a burden.  To God though, children are very special.

Because children occupy a very special position within the family, they also have certain responsibilities.  What are they?  This morning we are going to look three responsibilities.