Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
2 "Honor your father and mother"-which is the first commandment with a promise-
3 "so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
4 Fathers,
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
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What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Read all of Mark 8 NIV"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Read all of Matthew 5 NIVBefore his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Read all of Proverbs 18 NIVRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Read all of Philippians 4 NIVThough you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Read all of 1 Peter 1 NIVBut when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Read all of Mark 6 NIVWhen God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work -- this is a gift of God.
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Daily Verse Reflection
Commentary on Ephesians 6:1-4
(Read Ephesians 6:1-4)
The great duty of children is, to obey their parents. That obedience includes inward reverence, as well as outward acts, and in every age prosperity has attended those distinguished for obedience to parents. The duty of parents. Be not impatient; use no unreasonable severities. Deal prudently and wisely with children; convince their judgements and work upon their reason. Bring them up well; under proper and compassionate correction; and in the knowledge of the duty God requires. Often is this duty neglected, even among professors of the gospel. Many set their children against religion; but this does not excuse the children's disobedience, though it may be awfully occasion it. God alone can change the heart, yet he gives his blessing to the good lessons and examples of parents, and answers their prayers. But those, whose chief anxiety is that their children should be rich and accomplished, whatever becomes of their souls, must not look for the blessing of God.