Erik Petrik • Ephesians 6:1-9 • March 5, 2023
“Flourish or Flounder”
The specifications for a healthy family and vibrant community
*The desire of every human: *
1.Positive
2.Profound
3.Purposeful
AN EPHESIANS RECAP: sit, Walk, STAND
• Sit in truth (Eph 1-3)
• Walk in love (Eph 4-6)
• Stand against evil (Eph 6:10-20)
LAST WEEK: MARRIAGE One phrase & two words:
“Submit to one another, Respect & Die”
THIS WEEK: FAMILY & COMMUNITY: Four subjects
1.Children-“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—‘that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’” (Ephesians 6:1-3)
2.Parents - “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)
IMPORTANT NOTE: A word about Slaves & Masters
3.Employee - “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.” (Ephesians 6:5-8)
4.Employer - “And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.” (Ephesians 6:9)
Two final words :