Ephesians 6:7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, Goodness needs to go right to the bone of who we are for only those actions that are from a Godly-intentioned heart can ever pass as commendable service before God’s throne. Thus, goodness has to Read more…
Ephesians 6:6 not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Doing obedience from the heart is nothing less than a total commitment to obey the one who is in authority over us. Regardless Yet, hear me out. Such Read more…
Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; Just imagine for a moment if no one obeyed anyone. For instance: You go to a lecture to learn and the rest Read more…
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Dads: while our children know how to push our buttons, we need to rise above our emotions that give way to unrighteous anger And the only way to Read more…
Ephesians 6:3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. This is the promise for the children who honor their parents. This very promise should be ample motivation to have conversation with our children about their need and reason to obey Read more…
Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), There are two concerns that parents need to deal with: On the other hand, how can we expect our children to honor us when we are far less than perfect? But, on the one hand, Read more…
Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. I want us to focus on these two questions: Unfortunately, obedience is not highly valued by some; instead more stress is laid learning independence and fostering creativity. And while, these values are important, without a child Read more…
Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. A wife will only fully respect her husband’s God ordained leadership when she loves him; and… a husband can only fully Read more…
Ephesians 5:32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. A mystery by definition is something that can not be explained, but only observed and -if desired- embraced. Now, we can readily observe this mystery by noting Christians working together on projects, staying Read more…
Ephesians 5:31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Becoming one flesh means spouses are meant to readily identify with each other And, yet -far to often- we don’t let this happen Read more…