Heavenly Homes

In this tenth message, Paul focuses on how Christlikeness is demonstrated in the home. The first example was the BETROTHAL of the marriage covenant. Each wife is commanded to submit to her husband, being subject as an obligation in the Lord. Whereas each husband is commanded to be positive to his wife, loving her sacrificially - not being negative as irritated and angry. The second example was the BIRTH relationship of families. Each child was to submit by being obedient to their fathers, seeking to satisfy them by being well-pleasing. Each father was to stop making demands that exasperated their children, as it only discourages them, and they lose heart. Finally, the third example was the BONDAGE existing for those in servitude. Each slave is commanded to obey their masters, not with external service, but in a positive way, serving with sincerity of heart. Each master is commanded to guard their attitude by granting to their slaves justice and fairness, knowing they are accountable to their Master in heaven.