Jesus First: A Study on EphesiansSample

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Deuteronomy 5:16 explains to us the importance of honoring our parents by showing them respect and thanksgiving for their role in our lives. However, we are reminded in Colossians 3:21 that fathers are not to provoke their children to act out in anger but instead to confront and nurture them through love. Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work with diligence as if working for the Lord, not for men. 1 Peter 2:18-19 calls servants to submit to their masters, even in the face of unjust treatment, following Christ's example. In all these relationships, whether familial or professional, let us seek to honor God by displaying love, respect, diligence, and a servant's heart.

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Deuteronomy 5:16, Colossians 3:21, Colossians 3:23, and 1 Peter 2:18-19 all share a common theme of addressing various relationships in life, and they guide how to conduct ourselves in a manner that walks worthy of our calling in the Lord. These passages underscore the significance of honoring God in our interactions with others, whether in family dynamics, work settings, or servant-master relationships. They emphasize the principles of love, respect, diligence, and submission as integral components of a God-honoring life.

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Acting out of love, respect, diligence, and submission is one of the most challenging commands that we are given. How do these passages shape how you are called to live and act in even the most difficult relationships? What is one way that you can live a life of love and respect in your relationships today?