Read more Share Copy A service . 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. I believe it is OK, and actually preferably, if our home life does not model the first century home life that Paul is addressing. 7. You have to follow An Ephesians 5 man is not a good fit for a woman that is not a Proverbs 31 woman and vice versa. And to love them as we do our own bodies. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. What a radical thought for a first century man; rather than be lord of his home, he is to love and care for his wife, as well as the other members of his family. In the big city, no one, not even the people at church, need to know how you live in private. 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. The average 18 year-old has chalked up between 15,000 and 22,000 hours in front of the tube and 12,000 hours in school. How protective should parents be in guarding their children from these worldly influences? Husband treasure your wife - v. 33 2. Ephesians 6 New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) Family Relationships 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. At the root of this concept, of course, is the love of self and the notion that the other person is there to make me feel good. If it works for you, then its true. In this view, love is a mysterious visitation that comes out of no where and sweeps you off your feet. Because of illegitimacy and divorce, about a third of U.S. children under 18 (27% of white, 63% of black children) do not live with both of their natural parents. Sermons From Ephesians 5 a. Husbands and wives (5:18-33) b. 5:22-33 The duty of wives is, submission to their husbands in the Lord, which includes honouring and obeying them, from a principle of love to them. Since we watch people on TV express their angry feelings through abusive speech and violence, we adopt that form of dealing with our frustrations. 4:4-7), 3. In regards to slavery, are not the guidelines Paul gives useful in the employee/employer relationship? Work is an economic necessity for only a small fraction of these mothers. At least 40 percent of all abuse cases involve drugs or alcohol (statistics from Newsweek, 12/12/88). Supposedly, there is to be “mutual submission.” I contend that the “evangelical feminist” movement is simply bringing the world into the church and will wreak havoc on Christian families. Great perspective! Fifty percent of the “Baby Busters” or “Generation X,” those born between 1963 and 1977, come from broken homes. We’ll be looking at it in more detail in the weeks to come. The way this faulty concept of human nature works itself out in marriage is that it absolves us of responsibility. Rather than treat the other three groups in the family as property, we are to love as ourselves, train rather than frustrate, and treat with respect. Though it sounds silly, it permeates even Christian marriages. All of the above factors have a profound impact on us as Christians and on our homes. I fear that the American church is blissfully drifting downstream with many evil currents in our day. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. To make the most of the ’80’s, we must take a vigorous and stand against this erosion of biblical values.” Those words apply just as much as we face 1995. It is this that is at the heart of the biblical gospel, this that is at the center of Christian character. Does the Bible define an ‘ideal’ family relationship? About one year ago (Jan. 10, 1994), Newsweek published a cover story, “Kids Growing Up Scared.” It reported on the wave of fear engulfing parents and children in our society, on the surface in response to the frightening abduction and murder of Polly Klaas, but more deeply related to the breakdown of the family and the proliferation of violence in our society. If he or she isn’t doing this, then I need to find someone else who can do the job. 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. A corollary to the lack of belief in absolute truth is the belief in tolerance as the chief virtue. In the culture at large, the figure is 70 percent. A Brief Introduction to Ephesians: Who and Why, From Death Into Life: An Act of Grace – Ephesians 2:1-7, Rooted and Established In Love – Ephesians 3:14-21, Growing a Mature Church – Ephesians 4:11-16, Out With the Old, In With the New – Ephesians 4:17-32, What I have Entrusted to Him – 2 Timothy 1:12. Wives submitting to their husbands as well as instructions for slaves and their masters just don’t seem to sit well with a lot of people. When she was born it took weeks or months to travel to the other side of the world; when she died, you could be there within a day. The other extreme, in reaction to the first, is that there should be no distinctions at all on the basis of gender. (6) Feeling-oriented living, or lack of impulse control--“If it feels good, do it” is the mentality promoted by TV, movies, and music, which operate in the realm of emotional impact, not intellectual content, truthfulness, or moral virtue. In love He predestined us Ephesians 1:4 was a key verse on election, this is a key verse on predestination. We’re told, even in Christian circles, that “feelings aren’t right or wrong; feelings just are.” In evangelical churches, an emotional experience with God is far more important than evaluating its theological truthfulness. The man is seen as the king or drill sergeant in the home. So before sharing some thoughts on these passages, it might be useful to examine the first century family. 5 1 Follow God’s example, ( A) therefore, as dearly loved children. Of the kids with absent fathers, 31 percent never have contact with them. Studies show that there is virtually no difference between evangelicals and the population at large, in either the amount of time or the selection of programs watched. d Walk as children of light 9 (for e the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and f try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. I shared this on my page! He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo... More, Happy New Year: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, 4. It is not instruction to the husband to force submission. He who loves his wife loves himself. Give biblical support. There are a number of powerful cultural factors that affect us who live at the end of the twentieth century, and these factors spawn a number of worldly concepts that we must stand against if we want godly families. This is coupled with our feeling-oriented approach so that if something seems intuitively to be true or if it makes you feel good, then it must be true. 7:9). Ephesians 5 Chapter 5 Living in the Light Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Marriages were most commonly arranged by the parents, for reasons other than love. The Apostle Paul, having reminded his readers of the glory and promise of God, our need for His grace and provision, our new standing before God, as both individuals and as a family of believers, the magnificence of God, a healthy perspective of suffering in the life of a believer, the love, power and provision of God, and His calling to a life of holiness, now described with greater specificity how one could live a life of holiness. But, as he says. When she was born, it was common for families to live and die for generations in the same small community; when she died, that was seldom the case. The statistics on divorce do not differ significantly between those who claim to be evangelicals and the culture at large. With the increase in anonymity comes a corresponding loss of accountability. Home » Blog » All In the Family – Ephesians 5:21-6:9. Land mines, broken glass, barbed wire, and hidden traps are everywhere. Without attempting to be exhaustive, here are a few specific cultural factors that impact the family: (1) Mobility and anonymity--The 1970 census showed that 50 percent of the population had lived at a different address only five years earlier. It doesn’t take a college degree to see the profound impact this cultural trend has on the family! 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Before we discuss what this verse is teaching on predestination, we should make sure that we und… 136-137), we view marriage as some sort of thing, like a broken down car that is beyond our ability to deal with. First, we must recognize. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! He was the dominate member of the family, and only as he changed could the family really become something different. 23 The husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of his called out people. Ephesians 5:22–24 Within the family structure, husbands are accountable to the Lord for the manner in which they lead their homes, and wives are accountable to God for submitting to their husbands’ authority. So we must look to Scripture, and to Scripture alone, if we want God’s wisdom for family living. Drug and alcohol abuse fit in with our feeling-oriented way of life. In Ephesians 5:15-16, just prior to giving instructions to families, the Apostle Paul writes (my translation), “Therefore look carefully how you walk, not as foolish people, but as wise, buying back every opportunity, because the days are evil.”. 24 Just as the called out people submit to Christ, so also wives should fully submit to their husbands.” (Ephesians 5:22-24). Geographic proximity to the extended family is seldom a factor. Industrialization, urbanization, and modern technology have vastly changed the world we live in. Based primarily on sexual attraction, such love is an effortless ecstasy that feels wonderful as long as it lasts. God’s Design for the Family: The Role of the Wife Ephesians 5:21-33 This morning we begin a four-part series on the family based in our study of Ephesians. Global communication took weeks or months, whereas now it is instantaneous. To live life as a disciple of Jesus, as a citizen of the kingdom of God, is to live as a servant. He himself is the Savior of that body. Besides the negative moral impact, TV stifles such wholesome activities as family conversation, Bible study, reading good books, and enjoying art and good music. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. Treat each other with love and respect and seek the advancement of your family, even if it costs you personally. “You can believe whatever you want; if it works for you, that’s fine. I don’t mean to depress you by spending so much time dealing with the evils of our world, but unless we identify these things, we become tainted by them. (7) No absolute truth--Our society does not view truth as rational, objective, or universal. There is abundant evidence that people become strong by suppressing what is unworthy within them, not by expressing it (ibid., p. 179). It was an accounting term. Leaving a Legacy: A Study of the Family from Ephesians 5 and 6 | Great Bible Themes What kind of legacy are leaving your family and those you love the most regarding eternity? The idea here is that pagans are in bondage to their aimless, sensual, feeling-oriented, greedy way of life (4:17-19). Ephesians 5-6New International Version (NIV) 5 1 Follow God’s example,therefore, as dearly loved children2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved usand gave himself up for usas a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body.31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:25-27 Discover the coolest Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing w Love Your Wife Or does it provide guidance for dealing with the family situations in the day that it was written in? The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 1 (Luke 19:1-10), Bible Storying Series - Teaching The Story Of God Chronologically. By emphasizing the magnitude of the problem, I hope to motivate you to come for the rest of the series. As a result, we underestimate the extent of depravity and self-centeredness, and thereby we don’t take radical enough measures to deal the death blow to self and sin. As we live daily by growing in God’s wisdom through His Word and rejecting the world’s wisdom that bombards us, there will be those choice moments that we can redeem from futility and capture for God’s eternal purpose. The clear biblical commands for the wife to submit to her husband are explained away. (2) A worldly concept about human nature--Our culture, and even many American Christians, believe in the basic goodness of human nature. The effect of pretending that there is this rather unmanageable thing, a ‘marriage’, is to allow us to picture two innocent people feverishly trying to do something to protect and preserve a common possession that is getting out of hand--something perhaps like a pet dog which has turned unruly and started to bite visitors. When was the last time you saw People magazine do a story extolling the success of a common person who has been happily married for 35 years and whose children have grown up and started solid marriages of their own? 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Ephesians 4, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is designed to give the results of Edwards' critical investigation using the KJV 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. The career and quality of life are the important factors. Epehsians 1:5a. In Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9, Paul deals with some specific family type relationships. Ephesians 5:21 The Message Update Relationships 21 Out of respect for Christ, be courteously reverent to one another. Ephesians 5:5 5 For you may be sure of this, that u everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (v that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. It is common for children to go to a different community to attend college, then to move to whatever part of the country they can find work or desire to live in. Those who would seek to use this passage as an excuse to subjugate their wives, or women in general, are seriously misusing this passage. Ephesians 1:5 NLT God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. In fact, ministers rank third in divorce occupationally, behind doctors and police. Often to get the promising jobs requires a move to an urban area, which results in a loss of community and an increase of anonymity. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, © The Lockman Foundation, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. Election has to do with God’s people, predestination deals with God’s purposes. But briefly I want to focus on how to counter the evil days in which we live. While it consisted of a married man and woman along with their children, the resemblance to modern families in the western world ends there. How? Some people are scared of predestination, but we should not be – for whatever it is, it begins with the love of God. The article reported many frightening stories and statistics, such as: --The average child has watched 8,000 televised murders and 100,000 acts of violence before finishing elementary school. Family Ephesians 5:33-6:4 1. And slaves were often considered part of the extended family. 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Marla had a grandmother who was born in 1887, just a few years after the invention of the electric light and the telephone, and a few years before the automobile and airplane. Wife respect your husband - v. 33 3. It fosters a way of life that is worldly and self-centered to the core, promoting the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life (1 John 2:16). --One in six youths between the ages of 10 and 17 has seen or knows someone who has been shot. --There has been a 200% growth in single-parent households since 1970, from 4 million to 8 million homes. While our wives may be uncomfortable with this passage today, I would bet it was the men who were when Paul wrote it. After pointing out that it is no accident that the men behind the self movement are all humanists, he states. (5) A worldly concept about success--This view permeates our culture, that success means being rich, powerful, or famous. A study done back in the 1970’s revealed that the average American father spent 37 seconds a day with his young son. Both parties are allowed to wring their hands over a misfortune which has descended upon them through no fault of their own. Husbands should Children obey and your parents - 6:1-3 4. It is direction to the wife. (4) A worldly concept about roles in marriage--There are two wrong extremes in which the American church has been tainted by the world. So what if they’re on their fourth marriage and their kids are strung out on dope? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. If an accountant says, “Is that a 10 or a 100? 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Take a look at 5:21: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” This is a general guideline for relations between believers and would seem to include telling husbands to submit to their wives as much as wives to their husbands. --The estimated number of child abuse victims increased 40% between 1985 and 1991. What are some additional cultural factors and worldly concepts affecting family life that have infiltrated the church? We tend to disparage any emphasis on doctrine; instead, we emphasize unity and love based on an experience with Jesus or the Holy Spirit, although often devoid of any biblical content. Slaves, respect and serve your masters wholeheartedly. He ignores the biblical commands to love his family sacrificially, and wrongly uses the biblical teaching about the headship of the man for his own advantage. September 28, 2018: Updated for content and SEO. (3) Television--It is impossible to over-emphasize the negative impact that TV has had on our families. He barks the orders and the wife and kids are supposed to obey. For mothers of preschoolers, in 1950, about 12 percent worked; by 1985, over 50 percent did so. But Christians can buy back time that otherwise would be wasted in such selfish living and use it for eternity. Ephesians 5:23 - For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. Even Christ did not come to be served, but to serve. In Matthew 20:25-28 Jesus responds to a request for prominence by two of his disciples with some direction concerning kingdom greatness: whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant. Need I say that TV is not helping to instill Christian values or to model Christian relationships! Our times are evil; but God has given us His wisdom for the family. --Children under 18 are 244% more likely to be killed by guns than they were in 1986. Some of these are very challenging to 21st century westerners and are often the most controversial passages in Ephesians. As God chided Israel through the prophet Hosea, “Strangers devour his strength, yet he does not know it; gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, yet he does not know it” (Hos. While there may be some element of truth to the first possibility, I believe the second is more realistic. A wise couple will seek to grab every opportunity to communicate God’s truth to their children, both by example and by word. In the next month we will deal with the role of the wife, the husband Do you think it might be then that believing husbands might also reasonably be expected to serve their believing wives? (4) No-fault divorce--Divorce used to be viewed negatively by our culture. Wives submitting to As an employee, should I not try to be pleasing to my boss. If he attends Sunday School every week for 15 of his 18 years, he will spend only 780 hours being instructed in the Bible! Why? Learn how your comment data is processed. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. There are two parts to Paul’s command as to how to live wisely in such evil times: The word translated “be careful” means to consider with exactness or precision. 2 Christian family life involves many things, such as how we view the permanence of marriage, what we do to fulfill our responsibilities in the family, and how we deal with family members. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. – Ephesians 5:25 In concordance Verse details Chapter 5 Scripture 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to Before leaving this section on marriage, I believe it is worth noting what Paul’s instruction to the wife is not. The word for “time” focuses on opportune time. When Paul gives instructions to families in Ephesians, I believe he is recognizing the current socially accepted family life and is providing guidance to Christians who find themselves in any of those family relationships. Work together for each other’s enrichment and for the strengthening of your marriage. Ephesians Chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections: 5:1-2 whic… David Wells (No Place for Truth [Eerdmans], pp. Ephesians 1:5-6 NLT God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. The others are encouraged to cooperate with the family head, making his task easier. The idea here is that we are walking in a hostile world intended by Satan to destroy us. Treat that one who is authority over you in the same way you would if Jesus was the one in that place. The Bible is clear that we must deliberately reject the so-called wisdom of this world, which exalts man, and embrace God’s wisdom which opposes the world’s wisdom and centers in the cross of Jesus Christ (see 1 Cor. They filter down into a number of worldly concepts concerning the family that are affecting us: (1) A worldly concept about love and marriage--Through every form of mass media, our culture promotes the idea that romantic love and sex are the basis for happiness in marriage. The oldest living male in an extended family had overall control, even over grown sons with families of their own. Ephesians 5, Verses 22-24 “ 22 Women, submit to your own men, as to the Lord. First Love: Ephesians 5 May 2013 In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. They’re “successful”! This was a very male dominated society where women and children are little more than property. In Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9, Paul deals with some specific family type relationships. They are similar ideas, but with one key difference. Ephesians 5 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV) 5 3 Lest, in those vices which he reprehended, they should set light by his admonitions, 5 he terrifieth them by denouncing severe judgment, 8 and stirreth them forward: 15 Then he defendeth from general lessons of manners, 22 … To the believers in this type of family Paul gave the following directions: Notice here that wives, children and slaves and told only to do what they are already expected to do; submit, obey and serve. Fathers, train your children in the Lord. And as a manager, should I not treat my employees with respect and help them to be successful? Now, while it’s not desirable, it’s no big deal. One of my main objections to the psychological approach to the Christian life is that it invariably diminishes the centrality of the cross of Christ and at the same time exalts the self--just the opposite of God’s wisdom which humbles human pride and glories in Christ Jesus and Him crucified. keep up the good work. God’s Word, of course, is the only source of wisdom concerning how we live. Today it is well over 50 percent. But the direction he gives to those homes still has application to us today. 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. Copyright 1995, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. Ephesians 5:1–33 Walk in Love 5 j Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:7–15 7 Therefore a do not become partners with them; 8 for b at one time you were c darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. In the average home, it is on for seven hours a day. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. A popular Christian singer a few years ago crooned, “How can it be wrong when it feels so right?” Psychology has taught us to get in touch with and analyze our feelings. And if that is the case, then as the socially accepted family life changes over time, we may need to be a bit more careful in how we apply the guidance provided. But, alas, sometimes it goes away or is transferred to another person who makes the earth move under your feet. 1:18-31; Col. 2:8-15). When we pass from this world, what will they One is that of male superiority or dominance--the Archie Bunker syndrome. Some form of violence occurs in 25 percent of all marriages, and reported cases of child abuse almost tripled between 1976 and 1986. Oh, well, it doesn’t matter!” you wouldn’t want him keeping your books! Not everything cultural is worldly in a negative sense. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. The majority work either because they seek fulfillment through a career or because the couple wants a better lifestyle than they can afford on one income. How much more important in the context of a marriage that the two put each other’s interests above their own? By the time she died at 102 in 1990, life on this planet had changed substantially, to say the least. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. on StudyLight.org And that is really the instruction that Paul gives to us, to love our wives as Christ loved the church. ( C) and gave himself up for us. In submitting to each other as believers, as members of the body of Christ, we are putting each other’s interests ahead of our own; something that is challenging, but needful if we are to live in community as a body. As of 1977, 62 percent of children whose mothers worked were shipped off to day-care centers or babysitters outside their families (sources: Newsweek, 8/9/92; and, Christianity Today, 5/25/79). 24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Among the Baby Busters, 81 percent do not believe in absolute truth (Christianity Today, 9/12/94, p. 21). Today I’d like to apply Paul’s words to offer some ways we can experience God’s wisdom in our family lives in 1995. And, while the western world still has some elements of male dominance, it is no longer anything like it was in the first century. 178-179) argues that the basic goodness of human nature is the common assumption beneath the self movement and the therapeutic models of salvation being foisted on us by the psychologizing of Christianity. In the ancient world, slavery was an accepted part of society. ( B) 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us. 2 And k walk in love, l as Christ loved us and m gave himself up for us, a n fragrant o offering and sacrifice to God. My marriage partner should fulfill my needs. Election is the who; predestination is the what. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. When a couple is having difficulty in their marriage, we say things like, “Their marriage has broken down”; or, “They’re trying to save their marriage, but I don’t think it’s going to work.” As Harry Blamires points out (Recovering the Christian Mind [IVP], pp. Personal experience becomes the ultimate test of truth. If the man or woman is not truly living the life of Proverbs 31 or Ephesians 5, these benefits do not apply to you. At each phase of family life, those moments differ. Learn more Ephesians 5:22 Wives and Husbands 22 z Wives, a submit to your own husbands, b as to the Lord. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. Husbands, love your wives like you do yourself. 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