(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. 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. 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. I shared this on my page! There is abundant evidence that people become strong by suppressing what is unworthy within them, not by expressing it (ibid., p. 179). This idea is behind the whole co-dependence movement (which has infiltrated the church), that self-love is central; if a marriage partner isn’t helping me reach my full potential, then it’s time to move on. Ephesians 5 Chapter 5 Living in the Light Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. “You can believe whatever you want; if it works for you, that’s fine. Or is it possible that there is something that we can still learn from them? 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. First Love: Ephesians 5 May 2013 In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. In love He predestined us Ephesians 1:4 was a key verse on election, this is a key verse on predestination. --There has been a 200% growth in single-parent households since 1970, from 4 million to 8 million homes. Need I say that TV is not helping to instill Christian values or to model Christian relationships! Ephesians 1:5 NLT God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. What are some additional cultural factors and worldly concepts affecting family life that have infiltrated the church? 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. 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. 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. We’ll be looking at it in more detail in the weeks to come. 24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. (3) A worldly concept about relationships--namely, that the purpose for relationships is to bring me happiness and fulfillment. Family Ephesians 5:33-6:4 1. The clear biblical commands for the wife to submit to her husband are explained away. In the average home, it is on for seven hours a day. Our times are evil; but God has given us His wisdom for the family. 1:18-31; Col. 2:8-15). 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. 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. 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. For mothers of preschoolers, in 1950, about 12 percent worked; by 1985, over 50 percent did so. 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. on StudyLight.org 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. While our wives may be uncomfortable with this passage today, I would bet it was the men who were when Paul wrote it. Parents discipline and instruct your children - 6:4 (3) Television--It is impossible to over-emphasize the negative impact that TV has had on our families. So what was the family like in the 1st century Roman world? The way this faulty concept of human nature works itself out in marriage is that it absolves us of responsibility. 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. In our culture, when someone commits a horrible crime, we don’t usually hear it condemned as evil; we analyze the reasons why a person would do such a thing. Do you think it might be then that believing husbands might also reasonably be expected to serve their believing wives? 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.” God’s Word, of course, is the only source of wisdom concerning how we live. Treat each other with love and respect and seek the advancement of your family, even if it costs you personally. Wife respect your husband - v. 33 3. Why? --One in six youths between the ages of 10 and 17 has seen or knows someone who has been shot. The onus of this passage is really on the man, the head of the family. Not everything cultural is worldly in a negative sense. He was the dominate member of the family, and only as he changed could the family really become something different. The statistics on divorce do not differ significantly between those who claim to be evangelicals and the culture at large. 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. (4) No-fault divorce--Divorce used to be viewed negatively by our culture. 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.”. 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. So we must look to Scripture, and to Scripture alone, if we want God’s wisdom for family living. And to love them as we do our own bodies. David Wells (No Place for Truth [Eerdmans], pp. Since the cultural value of personal fulfillment is also the common goal among Christians, if your marriage isn’t bringing you fulfillment, then trade it in for a new model! Ephesians 1:5-6 NLT God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. 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. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 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. Ephesians Chapter 5 may be subdivided into seven subsections: 5:1-2 whic… They are similar ideas, but with one key difference. (5) Absent parents--This factor is the cumulative result of all of the above. 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. While it consisted of a married man and woman along with their children, the resemblance to modern families in the western world ends there. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Husbands should Christian magazines feature famous Christians, and we read their stories as if somehow they’re the models we should follow. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Now, while it’s not desirable, it’s no big deal. 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. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. Personal experience becomes the ultimate test of truth. It doesn’t take a college degree to see the profound impact this cultural trend has on the family! Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. So the only authority for our culture, and even for many Christians, is personal experience or preference. Ephesians 6 New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) Family Relationships 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Fathers, train your children in the Lord. The career and quality of life are the important factors. How? Home » Blog » All In the Family – Ephesians 5:21-6:9. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage but in … Husbands, love your wives like you do yourself. 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. Paul amplifies, “not as unwise men, but as wise.” Where do we find wisdom? September 28, 2018: Updated for content and SEO. (2) A worldly concept about human nature--Our culture, and even many American Christians, believe in the basic goodness of human nature. Walk carefully! – 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 You have to follow 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 … And slaves were often considered part of the extended family. great post–my reading of 5:21 in the GNT indicates the verb rendered "submit" is intended to flow through all of what follows–all relationships are bound by submission. At each phase of family life, those moments differ. 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. Some form of violence occurs in 25 percent of all marriages, and reported cases of child abuse almost tripled between 1976 and 1986. How can we discern the harmful aspects of culture from the harmless? If the man or woman is not truly living the life of Proverbs 31 or Ephesians 5, these benefits do not apply to you. 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. So how does this relate to family life today? 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. Epehsians 1:5a. 7. Great perspective! If he attends Sunday School every week for 15 of his 18 years, he will spend only 780 hours being instructed in the Bible! Ephesians 5:1–33 Walk in Love 5 j Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 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. 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. 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. 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. So before sharing some thoughts on these passages, it might be useful to examine the first century family. Some of these are very challenging to 21st century westerners and are often the most controversial passages in Ephesians. It is this that is at the heart of the biblical gospel, this that is at the center of Christian character. In Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9, Paul deals with some specific family type relationships. When you throw in the statistics on divorce, sexual promiscuity, the AIDS epidemic, and general breakdown of morality and family values in our culture, we who are Christian parents have a formidable task in seeking to rear Christian families. Industrialization, urbanization, and modern technology have vastly changed the world we live in. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 1 (Luke 19:1-10), Bible Storying Series - Teaching The Story Of God Chronologically. This is a pretty radical set of directions that, if followed, would work to transform the family life. 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. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing[b] her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 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. He himself is the Savior of that body. 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. And not just when he is watching, but all the time; serving him as though I were serving God? You must walk carefully, with precision, if you want to escape harm. Or does it provide guidance for dealing with the family situations in the day that it was written in? (2) Women in the labor force--In 1948, 18 percent of the nation’s mothers worked outside the home. Marriages were most commonly arranged by the parents, for reasons other than love. Among the Baby Busters, 81 percent do not believe in absolute truth (Christianity Today, 9/12/94, p. 21). Before leaving this section on marriage, I believe it is worth noting what Paul’s instruction to the wife is not. (4) A worldly concept about roles in marriage--There are two wrong extremes in which the American church has been tainted by the world. A wise couple will seek to grab every opportunity to communicate God’s truth to their children, both by example and by word. If an accountant says, “Is that a 10 or a 100? 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. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. (5) A worldly concept about success--This view permeates our culture, that success means being rich, powerful, or famous. (7) No absolute truth--Our society does not view truth as rational, objective, or universal. In Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9, Paul deals with some specific family type relationships. Treat that one who is authority over you in the same way you would if Jesus was the one in that place. Geographic proximity to the extended family is seldom a factor. 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. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. But, as he says. 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 The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. 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. Give biblical support. And as a manager, should I not treat my employees with respect and help them to be successful? 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. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. He needs to be exact. 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. 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. Of the kids with absent fathers, 31 percent never have contact with them. Global communication took weeks or months, whereas now it is instantaneous. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. In the big city, no one, not even the people at church, need to know how you live in private. Which of the above listed cultural factors is the strongest in our society in your opinion? 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. 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. Studies have confirmed that American children spend less time with their parents than kids in almost every other culture in the world. 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. While there may be some element of truth to the first possibility, I believe the second is more realistic. 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. With the increase in anonymity comes a corresponding loss of accountability. Election is the who; predestination is the what. Learn more Ephesians 5:22 Wives and Husbands 22 z Wives, a submit to your own husbands, b as to the Lord. 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. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. In the next month we will deal with the role of the wife, the husband But the direction he gives to those homes still has application to us today. 5 1 Follow God’s example, ( A) therefore, as dearly loved children. 136-137), we view marriage as some sort of thing, like a broken down car that is beyond our ability to deal with. 23 The husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of his called out people. A study done back in the 1970’s revealed that the average American father spent 37 seconds a day with his young son. Even Christ did not come to be served, but to serve. 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. keep up the good work. 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. First, we must recognize. Work is an economic necessity for only a small fraction of these mothers. Slaves, respect and serve your masters wholeheartedly. If you find this content useful, please consider subscribing to A Clay Jar. ( Ephesians 5:33–6:4 ) 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. Though it sounds silly, it permeates even Christian marriages. How much more important in the context of a marriage that the two put each other’s interests above their own? Sermons From Ephesians 5 a. Husbands and wives (5:18-33) b. Besides the negative moral impact, TV stifles such wholesome activities as family conversation, Bible study, reading good books, and enjoying art and good music. Regardless the social mores of your day and place, choose to submit to and serve each other within your marriage. 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. 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. It is when Paul turns to the man that things get dramatically turned around. Frederick Moore Vinson, former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, said, ‘Nothing is more certain in modern society than the principle that there are no absolutes.’ Christians are in danger of buying the view that the only absolute is that there are no absolutes. If he or she isn’t doing this, then I need to find someone else who can do the job. It is direction to the wife. Does the Bible define an ‘ideal’ family relationship? 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. It was an accounting term. 7:9). 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. 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 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. I fear that the American church is blissfully drifting downstream with many evil currents in our day. 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. In 1971, it was 43 percent. 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. Husband treasure your wife - v. 33 2. Of course, it’s impossible for an absent parent to communicate Christian values to his or her children. Today it is well over 50 percent. 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). 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. Based primarily on sexual attraction, such love is an effortless ecstasy that feels wonderful as long as it lasts. An Ephesians 5 man is not a good fit for a woman that is not a Proverbs 31 woman and vice versa. --An estimated 70% of juvenile offenders come from single-parent families. Learn how your comment data is processed. For most of us slavery is considered to be barbarian with no place in our society. By the time she died at 102 in 1990, life on this planet had changed substantially, to say the least. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. If it works for you, then its true. Copyright 1995, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. ( B) 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us. I believe it is OK, and actually preferably, if our home life does not model the first century home life that Paul is addressing. By emphasizing the magnitude of the problem, I hope to motivate you to come for the rest of the series. Those who would seek to use this passage as an excuse to subjugate their wives, or women in general, are seriously misusing this passage. Some people are scared of predestination, but we should not be – for whatever it is, it begins with the love of God. And that is really the instruction that Paul gives to us, to love our wives as Christ loved the church. In this view, love is a mysterious visitation that comes out of no where and sweeps you off your feet. But, alas, sometimes it goes away or is transferred to another person who makes the earth move under your feet. He barks the orders and the wife and kids are supposed to obey. --The estimated number of child abuse victims increased 40% between 1985 and 1991. 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. At least 40 percent of all abuse cases involve drugs or alcohol (statistics from Newsweek, 12/12/88). In this way we mentally shift responsibility from the shoulders of free human beings. 24 Just as the called out people submit to Christ, so also wives should fully submit to their husbands.” (Ephesians 5:22-24). The man is seen as the king or drill sergeant in the home. All of the above factors have a profound impact on us as Christians and on our homes. 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). 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. 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. Wives submitting to 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. He who loves his wife loves himself. Parents and children (6:1-4) c. Masters and servants (6:5-9) d. Walk in victory (6:10-24) CONCLUSION 1. Oh, well, it doesn’t matter!” you wouldn’t want him keeping your books! Read more Share Copy A service . Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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. To live life as a disciple of Jesus, as a citizen of the kingdom of God, is to live as a servant. The idea here is that pagans are in bondage to their aimless, sensual, feeling-oriented, greedy way of life (4:17-19). 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. Before we discuss what this verse is teaching on predestination, we should make sure that we und… This was a very male dominated society where women and children are little more than property. Land mines, broken glass, barbed wire, and hidden traps are everywhere. But for all three they are to do it as if their husband, father or master was Christ himself. --Children under 18 are 244% more likely to be killed by guns than they were in 1986. Drug and alcohol abuse fit in with our feeling-oriented way of life. Fifty percent of the “Baby Busters” or “Generation X,” those born between 1963 and 1977, come from broken homes. How protective should parents be in guarding their children from these worldly influences? That’s not news, but unless we recognize the specific ways evil is manifested in our times, we cannot combat and resist it. God’s Word, of course, is the only source of wisdom concerning how we live. I encourage you, Walk in it! But briefly I want to focus on how to counter the evil days in which we live. 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? 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