“Let . . . the wife see that she reverence her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 As our culture becomes increasingly secular and humanistic, Christianity stands in stark contrast to the rest of the world. Men are discouraged from loving their wives and leading their wives and homes. Women are encouraged and expected to be domineering and...
“Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:2 The word “honor” carries the idea of respect, value, kindness, and gentleness. As Ephesians 6:2 says, this is the “first commandment with promise.” Long life and...
“Honour all men…” (1 Peter 2:17). A family was driving home after the Sunday morning church service. The father noticed in the rearview mirror that his son was whimpering and crying behind him. He said, “Son, what’s wrong?” The boy replied, “The preacher said every child should be raised in a Christian home… but I...
“The holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement” (1 Pet. 3:5–6). The biblical teaching of submission in marriage is not a...
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted…” (Eph. 4:32) It is possible to treat total strangers better than the people you live with! Familiarity can bring contempt. Respect begins with a choice about your attitude. A deliberate attitude will lead to actions. One of the most important actions is your speech—the words you choose...