To exasperate children produces the opposite result a parent desires. The nurture and admonition of the Lord, suggests that we consider how the Lord Jesus Christ gave His trainees direction and do the same ourselves. He “chose Him twelve, that they might be with Him…” To be with children is probably one of the best … Read more
To be held in high esteem by those who are flesh and blood, seems like it would be done without question. And yet, there are circumstances around some family situations that bring a hesitation. This command is given in spite of what may have occurred at some time in the past. It is an admonition … Read more
Our lives are not usually isolated but are lived in contact with many other people. The husband and wife relationship is of major importance because it is for a lifetime. Parents and children are closely connected for around twenty years before the young people start their own families and follow their own interests. Employers and … Read more
The whole theme of the Epistle to the Ephesians is illustrated in this final area of instruction. The eternal purpose of God included having a loving, intelligent, willing relationship with beings with whom He could share His very being. So the church is composed of those He elected to be His children. It has been … Read more
In our Christian life we are either going forward or backward. There is no stationary position we remain in like people who are asleep. So not only are we to “walk as children of light,” but we are to “walk circumspectly.” The word “circumspectly” comes from “circumference” as in a circle. The meaning then is … Read more
We may not always understand or even realize the impact of the moral life of a true Christian in this dark world. By not being a participant in the ungodly behavior of others that dishonors God and wrecks lives, we have something positive to offer the people of the world who live in the darkness … Read more
A child wants to be near the one he loves. If at all possible, he wants to do what the one he loves does. It is not uncommon to see a small child walking with the same gait, swagger or swinging of the arms as the one he loves. He wants to go where the … Read more
The first two verses of this chapter are like a conclusion to the previous verses and a contrast to the ones that follow. God’s people are called to remember who they are and why our walk before the people of the world is important. In a “walk worthy of our calling” as sons and daughters … Read more