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One word summarized the Roman interpersonal ethic:

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One word summarizes the Christian interpersonal ethic:

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Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21

The principle of

Paul is echoing the teaching of Jesus:

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their
high officials dominate over them. Not so with you. Whoever wants to
become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to
be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:43,44

Ask: “

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Paul talks about applying this principle in three relationship pairs:
Wives // Husbands (Ephesians 5:22-33)
Children // Fathers (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Slaves // Masters (Ephesians 6:5-9)

The people in your life are appointed agents authorized to receive the
love you want to pour on

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QUESTIONS

For reflection and discussion

1. How would you characterize your parents’ relationship? Tug-of-war?
   Dad ruled? Mom ruled? They deferred to each other? Something else?
2. Read Philippians 2:3-8 out loud. What words stand out to you? Why?
3. Read Mark 10:42-45 out loud. What key words stand out to you and
   why? How is this different from our culture? Are Christians reflecting this
   to the world?
4. Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9. What did you learn in the weekend message
   that helps you understand and apply these verses?
5. How can you honor your parents? How can you “train” or nurture your
   child?

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