QT 10/09/2024 Tue. Ephesians 6. Slaves & Masters. Children & Parents. 奴隶与主人 ，孩子与父母。

QT 10/09/2024 Tue. Ephesians 6. Slaves & Masters. Children & Parents.
http://www.esvbible.org/eph6

If you are climbing a mountain for the first time, you might want to consult those who have climbed it at least one time more than you, or even 20 times more than you. Therefore, Paul gave the very logical advice to children, "Obey your parents in the LORD" (Eph 6:1).

There was total disarray in ancient Israel when the situation was not "live long in the land" (Eph 6:2) but losing the promised land. Shalom (peace) is a joint effort between parents and children. Therefore, parents should not "provoke" (Eph 6:4) by being arbitrary or domineering.

The paragraph on bond servants and masters (Eph 6:5-9) helps us to turn our eyes on the LORD in whatever capacity we live our lives. This is because there is an ultimate Master in heaven who would judge impartially.

Lastly, God has given believers today many tools, "the whole armour of God" (Eph 6:13). Note the importance of "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Eph 6:17), a useful offensive weapon against "the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly place" (Eph 6:12). Learn and proclaim God's word boldly (Eph 6:19-20).