Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Today, I want us to focus on the end of this Scripture, specifically one scheme of the Devil: For example-, we have a ‘Bad Day at Read more…
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. The main question that I want us to focus on right now is this: How much do we rely on God’s strength throughout the day? Have we come to the place where we lightly hang onto Read more…
Ephesians 6:9 And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Threatening…coercing…bullying has no place in God’s kingdom. Unfortunately, one too many people have sadly learned that the only way Read more…
Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. Your status in life does not diminish the blessing received when you do good towards others. Problems will arise, though, when we consciously or unwittingly place expectations on Read more…
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…