"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." Ephesians 6:10 As Paul is bringing his letter to the Ephesian church to an end he gives on final summation of what needs to happen. Throughout the book he had given a variety of ways for the people to live their lives before God.... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 6:9 For The Master (The Boss)
"And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him." Ephesians 6:9 After telling the slaves to be obedient to their masters, Paul turns to the masters. These are the... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 6:5 For The Slave (Worker)
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." Ephesians 6:5 In America, slavery has been done away with, but around the world there are still places that allow it. Slavery is nearly always looked at as cruel and unjust treatment of a person.... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 6:2-3 For The Child
"Honor your father and mother--which is the first commandment with a promise--so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:2-3 Parents everywhere love the verse right before these about children obeying their parents. These verses take it further in children need to honor their... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:25 For The Husbands
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" Ephesians 5:25 Many people, especially the men, love to remind people of Ephesians 5:22, that wives are to submit to their husbands. Many women do not like that verse. People like to forget about today's verse just a few... Continue Reading →
