Ephesians 5:22-33
June 18th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
June 18th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
We are going to learn about what fathers should do. At the same time, let us remember that this is a lesson for all people.
The first is to love the wives. Husbands are taught to love their wives, following the love of Jesus as their role model. They need to follow the example of the Lord and love their wives unconditionally and sacrificially. The Lord commands the Churches as well to love one another like this way.
The second is to bring up children in the training and instruction of the Lord. Fathers are given the responsibility of raising their children. They must not lead their children in an irresponsible manner that exasperates them. The fathers have the responsibility to instruct and direct their children correctly according to the Word of God. This is also the work given to the churches.
The third is to be good encouragers. It is the role of the fathers who are given authority over the households. Also within the churches, we need to encourage one another. There is abundant spiritual growth where mutual encouragement through the love of the Lord exist.
The Lord wants to use us. Let us devote ourselves to the Lord and ask Him to use ourselves for the growth of the souls, both in the households and in the churches.
The first is to love the wives. Husbands are taught to love their wives, following the love of Jesus as their role model. They need to follow the example of the Lord and love their wives unconditionally and sacrificially. The Lord commands the Churches as well to love one another like this way.
The second is to bring up children in the training and instruction of the Lord. Fathers are given the responsibility of raising their children. They must not lead their children in an irresponsible manner that exasperates them. The fathers have the responsibility to instruct and direct their children correctly according to the Word of God. This is also the work given to the churches.
The third is to be good encouragers. It is the role of the fathers who are given authority over the households. Also within the churches, we need to encourage one another. There is abundant spiritual growth where mutual encouragement through the love of the Lord exist.
The Lord wants to use us. Let us devote ourselves to the Lord and ask Him to use ourselves for the growth of the souls, both in the households and in the churches.
<The Verse of the Bible>
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)
