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Eph. 6:5 - Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ The world sees servitude as a loss of dignity. The gospel sees it as the path to glory. In the ancient Roman world, there was no lower rung on the social ladder than that of …
"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." – Ephesians 6:4 There is a weight that rests upon the shoulders of every parent, an invisible yet undeniable burden given by God Himself, the weight of shaping a soul for eternity. Few responsibilities in …
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Parenting is one of the greatest tools of sanctification that God gives us. It reveals our weaknesses, exposes our selfishness, and constantly reminds us of our need for grace. In the trenches of sleepless nights, heart-wrenching prayers, and countless moments of discipline and discipleship, we begin to understand the heart of our Heavenly Father more …
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"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land." – Ephesians 6:1-3 There is no virtue more fundamental to the Christian life than obedience. …
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." – Ephesians 6:1 There is no greater responsibility given to parents than the command to raise their children in the fear and instruction of the Lord. From the very beginning, God established the family as the foundation of society, the primary means through which …
Paul concludes this monumental passage on marriage after he unfolds the grand theology of marriage and traces its design back to Genesis. He leaves this topic, with one final summary and command: "However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." (Ephesians 5:33) …
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Marriage is not an end in itself. It was never meant to exist merely for human companionship, for the raising of families, or even for the deep and abiding love that a husband and wife share. These are beautiful and essential aspects of marriage, but they are not the ultimate purpose. Marriage, in its truest …
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The weight of Paul’s words in Ephesians 5 continues to grow heavier with each verse, as he unfolds the mystery of marriage and unveils additional depth of meaning in the light of Christ and His church. If it were not already enough that husbands are called to love as Christ loved the church, to give …
There is such beauty in the way Scripture unfolds the mystery of marriage. It is not a relationship that stands alone, existing only for the companionship and comfort of two individuals, but one that has been designed to reflect something greater, something eternal. A husband is not merely a provider, nor is he simply a …
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The call placed upon a husband in Ephesians 5:25 is among the weightiest commands given in Scripture regarding marriage. It is not a suggestion, nor is it a general encouragement to be a loving or affectionate husband. It is a divine mandate, modeled after the very love that Christ has for His bride, the church. …
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