Eph 6:1-3 | MHM | STEP | Duties of Children to Parents; Duties of Servants to Masters In this passage, Paul gives practical advice for Christian families and workplaces. He teaches about the responsibilities of children, parents, servants, and masters. Paul shows that following Christ changes how we treat one another in every area of life. v. 1 : Paul instructs, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right (Ephesians 6:1 ). Children should listen to and respect their parents, because it pleases God and is the right thing to do. Obedience to parents is a part of obeying God Himself, especially when their instructions agree with God's will.

‏ Ephesians 6:1-3

Duties of Children to Parents; Duties of Servants to Masters

In this passage, Paul gives practical advice for Christian families and workplaces. He teaches about the responsibilities of children, parents, servants, and masters. Paul shows that following Christ changes how we treat one another in every area of life.

v. 1: Paul instructs, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right (Ephesians 6:1 ^a). Children should listen to and respect their parents, because it pleases God and is the right thing to do. Obedience to parents is a part of obeying God Himself, especially when their instructions agree with God's will.

v. 2: He quotes the commandment, Honour thy father and mother (Ephesians 6:2 ^b). Honoring parents means showing them respect, obedience, and care, even as they grow older. This commandment is special because it comes with a promise from God.

v. 3: The promise is That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth (Ephesians 6:3 ^c). God promises blessings and, often, a long and good life to those who obey and honor their parents. While this does not always mean there will be no troubles, it is a general rule that God rewards those who keep this command.