Ephesians 5:21-33

1) Submission, humility, gentleness, patience, and respect are attributes of Christian living for those who have made Jesus Christ Lord of their lives.

A) Jesus laid down His life for the church and the church submits to His leadership and authority.

B) The wife submits to the husband’s authority and leadership while the husband is obligated to cleanse his family through the washing of God’s Word.

C) We are obligated to serve Christ in purity of thought, conversation, purpose and behavior in every situation, regardless if someone else notices or not.

2) The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit is of great worth in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:1–7).

A) Godly leadership is a heart issue and not a title or a position earned. A leader is apply knowledge.

B) Man looks at the outward appearance, God examines the heart. To obey is better than sacrifice (I Samuel 16:7, I Kings 2: 1-4)

C) A man is supposed to protect his family, his wife, his children, from the devices of Satan’s goal, which is to divide and conquer, separate and destroy. The husband should be the tip of the spear spiritually for his family.

3) Once you make a decision to serve Jesus Christ and to get serious about righteousness, Satan gets serious about setting up obstacles of temptation and adversity in your life.

A) A Godly man guards his steps and his heart. He comes near to God to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, 1 Samuel 15:22-23).

B) Christians are called to protect the unity of Christ among fellow believers. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteousness and His ears are attentive to their prayers (I Peter 3:8-12).

C) A Christian is called to be holy in a pagan world. By righteous living, a believer can silence the talk of ignorant people (I Peter 2:11-25).

Discussion Question:

Why is mutual submission so important in the “Body of Christ”? Can you share an example of Biblical submission in your church or your family?

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