Relationships in the House and Dating

Relationships —> Eph. 5:21-6:9

The over all theme of Ephesians is the unity with Christ

This passage talks about unity in the home

Submit - Eph. 5:21

This is true in all realtionships

Through Christianity all male and females now share the role of submitting to one another

Gal. 3:28

Love —> Eph. 5:25

Balancing of submission and love

The woman is no longer a slave

she serves in the relationship as the church does with Christ

Sacrifice —> Eph. 5:25

Husbands should love their wives enough that they would give their lives to protect them

This gives the wives a sense of protection

But as this goes for dating:

The boyfriend should protect the girlfriend from himself

Bring out the glory —> Eph. 5:27

Man should work to bring out the best in his wife

not jealous of her talents

not making her his servant

Such as the boyfriend should bring out the best of his girlfriend that others may see it and strive to have a similar relationship

Leave and cleave to one another —> Eph. 5:31

This is pulled form Gen. 2:24

This should be applied to both our spiritual and physical relationships

We are to leave the past behind and strive to grow closer together spiritually first then emotionally and other ways following that

We are also to become one flesh

There must be unity in the home and in the Church

Do not provoke —> Eph. 6:1-4

Obey your parents in the Lord

This goes back to the 10 Commandments given to Moses for the people of Israel

Honor must be earned, it cannot be given freely

The parents need to model what the children should do

Words for a father raising children:

Be a real father figure to your children, follow what God has written in the Bible as a leader

Let your love and the love of the Father show through you

Devote yourself to both the spiritual and mental growth of your children

Set the emotional and spiritual time for your household

Conclusion: (bring full circle)

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