WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:06.839 And we're going to start at chapter 5 verse 18. 00:00:10.099 --> 00:00:13.939 Ephesians chapter 5 starting at verse 18. 00:00:13.939 --> 00:00:30.119 Verse 18. 00:00:43.939 --> 00:00:48.439 Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. 00:00:48.979 --> 00:00:52.179 Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything. 00:00:52.839 --> 00:00:55.239 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:00:56.899 --> 00:01:01.140 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 00:01:02.619 --> 00:01:06.159 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 00:01:07.060 --> 00:01:11.659 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. 00:01:11.659 --> 00:01:14.259 His body of which he is the Savior. 00:01:15.399 --> 00:01:17.819 Now as the church submits to Christ. 00:01:18.539 --> 00:01:22.819 So also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 00:01:24.340 --> 00:01:26.920 Husbands, love your wives. 00:01:27.659 --> 00:01:31.400 Just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. 00:01:32.140 --> 00:01:33.219 To make her holy. 00:01:34.159 --> 00:01:37.159 Cleansing her by the washing with water through the word. 00:01:37.679 --> 00:01:41.379 And to present her to himself as a radiant church. 00:01:41.659 --> 00:01:46.200 Without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish. 00:01:46.659 --> 00:01:48.119 But holy and blameless. 00:01:49.119 --> 00:01:50.179 In this same way. 00:01:50.739 --> 00:01:53.659 Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. 00:01:54.459 --> 00:01:55.899 He who loves his wife. 00:01:56.700 --> 00:01:57.840 Loves himself. 00:01:59.019 --> 00:02:01.879 After all no one ever hated his own body. 00:02:02.319 --> 00:02:04.319 But he feeds and cares for it. 00:02:04.679 --> 00:02:06.939 Just as Christ does the church. 00:02:07.840 --> 00:02:10.060 For we are members of his body. 00:02:10.060 --> 00:02:15.620 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife. 00:02:16.240 --> 00:02:18.479 And the two will become one flesh. 00:02:19.479 --> 00:02:21.199 This is a profound mystery. 00:02:21.979 --> 00:02:24.520 But I am talking about Christ and the church. 00:02:25.479 --> 00:02:30.099 However, each one of you also must love his wife. 00:02:30.099 --> 00:02:31.739 As he loves himself. 00:02:31.739 --> 00:02:35.039 And the wife must respect her husband. 00:02:36.280 --> 00:02:36.919 Children. 00:02:37.919 --> 00:02:39.799 Obey your parents in the Lord. 00:02:39.919 --> 00:02:41.259 For this is right. 00:02:42.259 --> 00:02:43.599 Honor your father and mother. 00:02:43.979 --> 00:02:46.199 Which is the first commandment with a promise. 00:02:46.879 --> 00:02:48.560 That it may go well with you. 00:02:48.620 --> 00:02:51.439 And that you may enjoy long life on the earth. 00:02:51.439 --> 00:02:53.000 Fathers. 00:02:53.780 --> 00:02:56.020 Do not exasperate your children. 00:02:56.960 --> 00:03:00.719 Instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 00:03:02.759 --> 00:03:03.319 Slaves. 00:03:04.079 --> 00:03:07.520 Obey your earthly masters with respect and fear. 00:03:08.479 --> 00:03:10.120 And with sincerity of heart. 00:03:10.120 --> 00:03:12.460 Just as you would obey Christ. 00:03:13.580 --> 00:03:16.960 Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you. 00:03:18.020 --> 00:03:19.560 But like slaves of Christ. 00:03:19.700 --> 00:03:21.900 Doing the will of God from your heart. 00:03:23.200 --> 00:03:24.500 Serve wholeheartedly. 00:03:25.300 --> 00:03:27.040 As if you were serving the Lord. 00:03:27.520 --> 00:03:28.200 Not men. 00:03:29.120 --> 00:03:32.000 Because you know that the Lord will reward everyone. 00:03:32.460 --> 00:03:34.140 For whatever good he does. 00:03:34.740 --> 00:03:36.700 Whether he is slave or free. 00:03:36.699 --> 00:03:39.399 And masters. 00:03:40.239 --> 00:03:42.199 Treat your slaves in the same way. 00:03:43.039 --> 00:03:44.019 Do not threaten them. 00:03:44.339 --> 00:03:47.500 Since you know that he who is both their master and yours. 00:03:47.619 --> 00:03:48.299 Is in heaven. 00:03:48.939 --> 00:03:51.019 And there is no favouritism with him. 00:03:52.560 --> 00:03:53.879 This is God's word. 00:03:54.639 --> 00:03:56.219 I'm going to ask Connor to come up now. 00:03:56.280 --> 00:03:58.179 Who's going to speak this morning. 00:03:59.239 --> 00:04:02.179 Just by way of introduction through the summer. 00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:06.000 Different people are going to be speaking each week. 00:04:06.000 --> 00:04:08.500 And most of those who will be speaking. 00:04:08.639 --> 00:04:11.020 Are those who have been attending NBC. 00:04:11.360 --> 00:04:14.120 So not only do we want to hear God's word. 00:04:14.240 --> 00:04:17.040 Primarily through our servant Connor this morning. 00:04:18.000 --> 00:04:21.000 But also do talk to Connor afterwards. 00:04:21.639 --> 00:04:24.420 And give some feedback to him as well. 00:04:24.959 --> 00:04:26.220 Connor thanks very much. 00:04:26.220 --> 00:04:26.339 Thank you. 00:04:28.339 --> 00:04:30.220 Thank you. 00:04:30.220 --> 00:04:30.279 Thank you. 00:04:30.279 --> 00:04:30.339 Thank you. 00:04:32.980 --> 00:04:34.220 There's a flicker there. 00:04:34.579 --> 00:04:35.000 It's okay. 00:04:36.000 --> 00:04:40.040 Thanks Johnny. 00:04:42.240 --> 00:04:43.459 Well just as I begin. 00:04:43.740 --> 00:04:44.839 Let's pray. 00:04:45.160 --> 00:04:46.740 Commit our time to the Lord. 00:04:49.860 --> 00:04:50.680 Father God. 00:04:50.860 --> 00:04:53.420 Thank you for bringing us all here this morning. 00:04:53.899 --> 00:04:57.079 Thank you that we have the privilege of coming here. 00:04:58.240 --> 00:05:00.800 Without anyone judging us. 00:05:00.800 --> 00:05:03.199 Thank you that we can open your word. 00:05:03.300 --> 00:05:04.240 This life giving word. 00:05:04.319 --> 00:05:05.400 That we can read from it. 00:05:05.840 --> 00:05:06.500 Take from it. 00:05:06.600 --> 00:05:07.439 Great truths. 00:05:07.860 --> 00:05:09.340 That stand the test of time. 00:05:10.360 --> 00:05:12.800 Even though it was written thousands of years ago. 00:05:12.879 --> 00:05:14.720 Lord it's still so relevant to today. 00:05:15.360 --> 00:05:18.060 We pray that you speak to us now today. 00:05:18.120 --> 00:05:19.060 Through your Holy Spirit. 00:05:19.460 --> 00:05:20.960 Speak into each one of our hearts. 00:05:20.960 --> 00:05:22.480 Help us to leave here. 00:05:23.540 --> 00:05:25.259 Being changed by you. 00:05:25.259 --> 00:05:27.159 From the inside out. 00:05:27.420 --> 00:05:28.159 In Jesus name. 00:05:28.500 --> 00:05:28.800 Amen. 00:05:31.639 --> 00:05:32.980 Well last month. 00:05:33.399 --> 00:05:35.439 Our new Taoiseach was voted in. 00:05:36.079 --> 00:05:39.219 Most party members in Fine Gael voted for Leo Varadkar. 00:05:39.560 --> 00:05:40.659 As their new leader. 00:05:41.060 --> 00:05:42.839 But some preferred Simon Coveney. 00:05:43.759 --> 00:05:45.159 Those who voted for Coveney. 00:05:45.300 --> 00:05:46.300 Now have Varadkar. 00:05:46.819 --> 00:05:47.639 As their leader. 00:05:47.639 --> 00:05:49.599 Whether they like it or not. 00:05:49.979 --> 00:05:51.719 They have to submit to his authority. 00:05:52.240 --> 00:05:52.899 Or leave. 00:05:54.219 --> 00:05:55.959 You probably didn't hear. 00:05:56.339 --> 00:05:57.939 But back in January. 00:05:58.579 --> 00:05:59.279 There was. 00:05:59.659 --> 00:06:01.539 America voted in a new president. 00:06:02.279 --> 00:06:03.300 Donald Trump. 00:06:03.919 --> 00:06:05.519 Now there wasn't great media coverage. 00:06:05.839 --> 00:06:07.860 So you're forgiven for not knowing. 00:06:09.139 --> 00:06:10.379 But many Americans. 00:06:10.620 --> 00:06:12.419 Did not vote for Trump. 00:06:12.539 --> 00:06:13.719 That's probably hard to believe. 00:06:14.120 --> 00:06:15.659 But he's now the president. 00:06:15.659 --> 00:06:16.740 Of America. 00:06:17.639 --> 00:06:19.000 These same Americans. 00:06:19.199 --> 00:06:21.939 Are claiming that Trump is not in charge. 00:06:22.839 --> 00:06:24.259 All through social media. 00:06:24.639 --> 00:06:25.740 We see the tagline. 00:06:26.099 --> 00:06:27.879 Hashtag not my president. 00:06:28.459 --> 00:06:30.659 Following a post by an irate American. 00:06:31.039 --> 00:06:32.519 Refusing to submit. 00:06:33.000 --> 00:06:33.959 To Trump's authority. 00:06:36.079 --> 00:06:38.000 We can be quite similar. 00:06:38.439 --> 00:06:39.500 In the relationships. 00:06:39.959 --> 00:06:41.419 That Johnny has just read about. 00:06:42.199 --> 00:06:43.479 And we may not post on. 00:06:43.479 --> 00:06:45.680 On social media. 00:06:45.839 --> 00:06:47.180 Hashtag not my spouse. 00:06:47.180 --> 00:06:49.120 Or hashtag not my parent. 00:06:49.300 --> 00:06:50.019 Not my boss. 00:06:50.560 --> 00:06:52.019 But we have a tendency. 00:06:52.379 --> 00:06:53.939 To ignore the authority. 00:06:54.180 --> 00:06:54.900 Of each. 00:06:56.840 --> 00:06:58.079 Let's take a look at. 00:06:58.160 --> 00:06:59.240 Why it's important. 00:06:59.980 --> 00:07:01.300 The second half. 00:07:01.420 --> 00:07:02.500 Of verse 18. 00:07:02.660 --> 00:07:03.379 That Johnny read. 00:07:03.439 --> 00:07:04.120 Chapter 5. 00:07:04.420 --> 00:07:04.920 It says. 00:07:05.379 --> 00:07:06.100 Be filled. 00:07:06.379 --> 00:07:07.399 With the spirit. 00:07:07.399 --> 00:07:08.060 With the spirit. 00:07:08.060 --> 00:07:08.659 With the spirit. 00:07:08.659 --> 00:07:09.239 With the spirit. 00:07:09.239 --> 00:07:10.199 Well firstly. 00:07:10.199 --> 00:07:11.279 Being filled with the spirit. 00:07:11.279 --> 00:07:13.560 Is not a dramatic experience. 00:07:13.560 --> 00:07:14.359 That results in. 00:07:14.620 --> 00:07:16.500 In absolutely crazy things happening. 00:07:17.299 --> 00:07:19.479 It's not in the other end of the spectrum. 00:07:19.479 --> 00:07:21.179 Where we just trudge along. 00:07:21.519 --> 00:07:22.219 Trying to. 00:07:22.220 --> 00:07:23.860 To carry out every command. 00:07:23.860 --> 00:07:25.040 In our own strength. 00:07:26.340 --> 00:07:27.620 It's also not the same. 00:07:27.620 --> 00:07:28.780 As being indwelt. 00:07:28.780 --> 00:07:29.640 By the spirit. 00:07:29.920 --> 00:07:31.120 Which we know is enjoyed. 00:07:31.120 --> 00:07:31.880 By everyone. 00:07:32.060 --> 00:07:32.880 Who accepts Jesus. 00:07:32.880 --> 00:07:33.640 As their savior. 00:07:34.520 --> 00:07:35.380 And finally then. 00:07:35.460 --> 00:07:36.380 It's not some kind of. 00:07:37.060 --> 00:07:37.840 Progressive filling. 00:07:37.960 --> 00:07:38.860 Of the spirit. 00:07:38.960 --> 00:07:39.800 Until one day. 00:07:40.100 --> 00:07:41.260 We'll be fully filled. 00:07:41.780 --> 00:07:42.360 John the Baptist. 00:07:42.500 --> 00:07:43.180 Explains in. 00:07:43.260 --> 00:07:44.380 In John chapter 3. 00:07:44.540 --> 00:07:45.220 That the spirit. 00:07:45.340 --> 00:07:46.560 Is given to every believer. 00:07:46.700 --> 00:07:47.360 Without limit. 00:07:47.360 --> 00:07:50.360 Right. 00:07:51.379 --> 00:07:52.379 So what is. 00:07:52.600 --> 00:07:53.819 Being filled with the spirit. 00:07:54.860 --> 00:07:55.980 Well very simply. 00:07:55.980 --> 00:07:57.780 It's about allowing the spirit. 00:07:58.220 --> 00:07:59.960 To have total control. 00:08:00.340 --> 00:08:01.259 Of your life. 00:08:02.280 --> 00:08:02.980 It's about recognizing. 00:08:03.780 --> 00:08:04.540 That without the spirit. 00:08:04.900 --> 00:08:05.819 We can do nothing. 00:08:06.080 --> 00:08:06.980 In and of ourselves. 00:08:07.960 --> 00:08:09.020 John MacArthur. 00:08:09.220 --> 00:08:09.699 A Christian. 00:08:09.819 --> 00:08:10.319 Pastor. 00:08:10.460 --> 00:08:10.780 And author. 00:08:11.160 --> 00:08:12.180 He says the Christian. 00:08:12.520 --> 00:08:13.699 Should be like a glove. 00:08:14.319 --> 00:08:14.980 A glove. 00:08:15.120 --> 00:08:15.980 In and of itself. 00:08:16.139 --> 00:08:16.860 Can do nothing. 00:08:16.860 --> 00:08:18.600 But it becomes useful. 00:08:18.600 --> 00:08:19.580 Once it's filled. 00:08:19.680 --> 00:08:20.340 By a hand. 00:08:21.220 --> 00:08:22.100 Once it's filled. 00:08:22.199 --> 00:08:22.420 However. 00:08:22.759 --> 00:08:23.639 The glove still knows. 00:08:23.759 --> 00:08:24.819 That whatever it has done. 00:08:24.879 --> 00:08:25.639 Or will do. 00:08:26.100 --> 00:08:27.699 It's all because of the hand. 00:08:27.960 --> 00:08:28.819 That fills it. 00:08:30.160 --> 00:08:31.120 Be filled. 00:08:31.259 --> 00:08:31.960 With the spirit. 00:08:32.460 --> 00:08:33.259 It's passive. 00:08:33.519 --> 00:08:34.460 Be filled. 00:08:34.840 --> 00:08:36.159 It's something that we allow. 00:08:36.399 --> 00:08:37.580 To happen to ourselves. 00:08:38.220 --> 00:08:39.759 It's all the spirit's work. 00:08:40.879 --> 00:08:41.279 But. 00:08:42.180 --> 00:08:43.300 God has provided. 00:08:43.440 --> 00:08:44.560 The means for us. 00:08:44.960 --> 00:08:46.440 To allow ourselves. 00:08:46.440 --> 00:08:48.400 To be filled with the spirit. 00:08:49.460 --> 00:08:50.820 That's what verses 19. 00:08:51.040 --> 00:08:51.860 To 21. 00:08:51.860 --> 00:08:52.400 Are about. 00:08:53.500 --> 00:08:54.580 Speak to one another. 00:08:54.700 --> 00:08:55.360 With psalms. 00:08:55.460 --> 00:08:55.780 Hymns. 00:08:55.840 --> 00:08:56.880 And spiritual songs. 00:08:57.160 --> 00:08:58.260 Sing and make music. 00:08:58.260 --> 00:08:59.240 In your heart to the Lord. 00:08:59.560 --> 00:09:00.800 Always giving thanks. 00:09:01.100 --> 00:09:02.000 To God the Father. 00:09:02.180 --> 00:09:02.980 For everything. 00:09:03.260 --> 00:09:05.160 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:09:05.620 --> 00:09:06.740 Submit to one another. 00:09:06.940 --> 00:09:08.040 Out of reverence. 00:09:08.180 --> 00:09:08.900 For Christ. 00:09:09.360 --> 00:09:10.340 All these things. 00:09:10.480 --> 00:09:11.740 The speaking to one another. 00:09:11.900 --> 00:09:12.800 Singing songs. 00:09:13.180 --> 00:09:14.420 Giving thanks to God. 00:09:14.419 --> 00:09:15.939 Submitting to one another. 00:09:16.279 --> 00:09:17.839 It's all pointing back. 00:09:18.139 --> 00:09:19.860 To being filled with the spirit. 00:09:21.279 --> 00:09:22.479 Submit to one another. 00:09:22.679 --> 00:09:23.360 Is a command. 00:09:23.659 --> 00:09:25.159 In order to enable us. 00:09:25.379 --> 00:09:26.299 To be filled. 00:09:26.579 --> 00:09:27.299 With the spirit. 00:09:28.679 --> 00:09:30.000 The rest of the passage. 00:09:30.120 --> 00:09:30.879 That we'll be looking at. 00:09:31.219 --> 00:09:32.719 Is speaking about submission. 00:09:33.199 --> 00:09:34.399 But it's important to remember. 00:09:34.519 --> 00:09:35.959 That it's all being linked back. 00:09:35.959 --> 00:09:37.159 To being filled. 00:09:37.479 --> 00:09:38.099 With the spirit. 00:09:38.100 --> 00:09:42.300 But why submit. 00:09:43.580 --> 00:09:45.360 Verse 21 tells us. 00:09:45.480 --> 00:09:46.899 Out of reverence. 00:09:47.040 --> 00:09:47.899 For Christ. 00:09:49.159 --> 00:09:50.620 In John chapter 6. 00:09:50.700 --> 00:09:51.300 Verse 38. 00:09:51.440 --> 00:09:52.019 Jesus says. 00:09:52.379 --> 00:09:53.759 I've come down from heaven. 00:09:53.920 --> 00:09:55.159 Not to do my will. 00:09:55.519 --> 00:09:56.720 But to do the will of him. 00:09:56.759 --> 00:09:57.500 Who sent me. 00:09:58.300 --> 00:09:59.360 Jesus submitted. 00:09:59.740 --> 00:10:00.460 To the Father. 00:10:01.259 --> 00:10:03.379 And following his perfect example. 00:10:03.740 --> 00:10:04.779 Out of gratitude. 00:10:04.779 --> 00:10:06.679 For the sacrifice he made. 00:10:07.279 --> 00:10:08.419 By allowing himself. 00:10:08.679 --> 00:10:10.139 To be falsely convicted. 00:10:10.139 --> 00:10:11.120 Of our crimes. 00:10:11.559 --> 00:10:13.299 And willingly taking the punishment. 00:10:13.439 --> 00:10:14.439 That should have been ours. 00:10:15.360 --> 00:10:16.879 Out of gratitude for this. 00:10:17.059 --> 00:10:18.600 We should submit to him. 00:10:19.179 --> 00:10:20.839 By submitting to others. 00:10:22.419 --> 00:10:24.259 We should be putting others needs. 00:10:24.819 --> 00:10:25.980 Before our own. 00:10:25.980 --> 00:10:27.919 Just like Jesus put our needs. 00:10:28.459 --> 00:10:29.579 Before his. 00:10:30.399 --> 00:10:32.179 When he suffered the agony. 00:10:32.939 --> 00:10:34.120 Of dying on the cross. 00:10:34.779 --> 00:10:36.039 A death we deserved. 00:10:38.399 --> 00:10:40.120 If we go back a couple of verses. 00:10:40.279 --> 00:10:41.159 To verse 15. 00:10:41.539 --> 00:10:41.919 It says. 00:10:42.059 --> 00:10:43.379 Be very careful then. 00:10:43.480 --> 00:10:44.379 How you live. 00:10:45.360 --> 00:10:46.860 Being filled with the spirit. 00:10:47.079 --> 00:10:47.799 Is living. 00:10:48.199 --> 00:10:49.620 It's putting into action. 00:10:49.819 --> 00:10:50.579 God's words. 00:10:50.919 --> 00:10:52.120 In every aspect. 00:10:52.339 --> 00:10:53.000 Of your life. 00:10:54.480 --> 00:10:55.259 Verse 16. 00:10:55.360 --> 00:10:55.720 Tells us. 00:10:55.779 --> 00:10:56.620 The days are evil. 00:10:56.980 --> 00:10:58.679 And I think we can all agree with that. 00:10:58.860 --> 00:10:59.980 When we turn on the news. 00:11:00.159 --> 00:11:01.159 Or pick up a newspaper. 00:11:01.159 --> 00:11:01.360 Paper. 00:11:03.039 --> 00:11:03.959 I sat down. 00:11:04.039 --> 00:11:05.299 In front of the Irish Times. 00:11:05.299 --> 00:11:06.240 For a couple of minutes. 00:11:06.240 --> 00:11:06.679 Last week. 00:11:06.759 --> 00:11:07.659 Just read the headlines. 00:11:08.179 --> 00:11:09.360 And this is what I was met with. 00:11:09.360 --> 00:11:12.960 A woman's body found in woods near Dublin. 00:11:13.259 --> 00:11:15.200 A man beaten to death in Dublin. 00:11:15.740 --> 00:11:17.800 A Spanish teenager raped in Dublin. 00:11:18.419 --> 00:11:20.240 A woman murdered in Sligo. 00:11:20.639 --> 00:11:21.960 Acid attacks in London. 00:11:22.379 --> 00:11:25.240 And two German students murdered in Egypt. 00:11:25.240 --> 00:11:27.759 I dread to think what I would have seen. 00:11:27.840 --> 00:11:28.720 If I would have kept reading. 00:11:29.680 --> 00:11:31.600 You don't have to be a genius. 00:11:31.840 --> 00:11:33.180 To work out there's an issue. 00:11:34.039 --> 00:11:35.299 We're all human. 00:11:35.620 --> 00:11:37.779 And we all have the same problem in our hearts. 00:11:37.860 --> 00:11:40.019 That allows us to do these awful atrocities. 00:11:41.060 --> 00:11:43.600 The Bible tells us this problem is common to all. 00:11:43.779 --> 00:11:44.919 And it's called sin. 00:11:45.940 --> 00:11:47.060 By accepting this. 00:11:47.159 --> 00:11:48.460 We realize very quickly. 00:11:48.879 --> 00:11:50.340 We're far worse. 00:11:50.960 --> 00:11:51.659 Than we think. 00:11:51.659 --> 00:11:56.120 But when we think on what Christ has done. 00:11:56.439 --> 00:11:59.159 By willingly taking our punishment. 00:12:00.000 --> 00:12:01.919 We just as quickly realize. 00:12:02.279 --> 00:12:04.139 We're far more loved. 00:12:04.799 --> 00:12:05.559 Than we think. 00:12:07.299 --> 00:12:09.240 This is why we allow ourselves. 00:12:09.360 --> 00:12:10.459 To be filled with the spirit. 00:12:11.179 --> 00:12:12.559 By submitting to others. 00:12:15.120 --> 00:12:17.059 Well we've seen why we submit. 00:12:17.620 --> 00:12:18.620 Out of reverence. 00:12:18.799 --> 00:12:19.899 Gratitude for Christ. 00:12:19.899 --> 00:12:22.600 But how do we submit to one another? 00:12:24.659 --> 00:12:25.659 Verse 22. 00:12:27.879 --> 00:12:28.319 Wives. 00:12:28.480 --> 00:12:30.299 Submit your husbands as to the Lord. 00:12:30.879 --> 00:12:32.559 For the husband is the head of the wife. 00:12:32.860 --> 00:12:34.539 As Christ is the head of the church. 00:12:36.799 --> 00:12:38.919 His body of which he is the savior. 00:12:39.519 --> 00:12:41.419 Now as the church submits to Christ. 00:12:41.879 --> 00:12:44.620 So also wives should submit to their husbands. 00:12:45.079 --> 00:12:45.819 In everything. 00:12:45.820 --> 00:12:50.140 The first thing to point out here. 00:12:50.140 --> 00:12:51.460 Is the example given. 00:12:51.879 --> 00:12:54.140 Is the church submitting to Christ. 00:12:54.560 --> 00:12:57.080 We know that Christ doesn't submit to the church. 00:12:57.460 --> 00:12:59.280 Christ is an authority over the church. 00:12:59.840 --> 00:13:02.140 So a type of mutual submission. 00:13:02.520 --> 00:13:04.200 Of wives to husbands. 00:13:04.300 --> 00:13:05.260 And husbands to wives. 00:13:05.440 --> 00:13:07.040 Is not what Paul has in mind. 00:13:07.039 --> 00:13:11.000 The second thing to take from the example. 00:13:11.000 --> 00:13:12.599 Of the church submitting to Christ. 00:13:12.599 --> 00:13:15.579 Is to realize that God intends marriage. 00:13:15.819 --> 00:13:18.779 To point to this beautiful relationship. 00:13:18.779 --> 00:13:21.379 The relationship between Jesus Christ. 00:13:21.379 --> 00:13:22.419 And his church. 00:13:23.000 --> 00:13:25.199 Jesus loves his church. 00:13:25.319 --> 00:13:26.019 His bride. 00:13:26.259 --> 00:13:27.120 So much. 00:13:27.360 --> 00:13:29.579 That he fully gave himself up for her. 00:13:29.580 --> 00:13:31.580 In response. 00:13:32.600 --> 00:13:34.720 The church submits to his authority. 00:13:35.160 --> 00:13:37.139 In every area of their lives. 00:13:37.780 --> 00:13:39.800 The church trusts Christ with their lives. 00:13:40.000 --> 00:13:41.300 Because he gave up his own. 00:13:42.420 --> 00:13:44.240 This is the gospel of Christ. 00:13:44.440 --> 00:13:46.600 That you can live in glory with God. 00:13:46.960 --> 00:13:49.560 Because Jesus has paid the price of your sins. 00:13:49.820 --> 00:13:51.080 And defeated death. 00:13:51.940 --> 00:13:53.300 The spousal relationship. 00:13:53.580 --> 00:13:55.379 Is supposed to be a wonderful picture. 00:13:55.379 --> 00:13:57.660 Of this amazing truth. 00:13:57.659 --> 00:14:00.639 Paul says. 00:14:00.779 --> 00:14:01.980 Submit to your husbands. 00:14:02.079 --> 00:14:03.179 As to the Lord. 00:14:03.819 --> 00:14:05.839 Now we know that we submit to the Lord. 00:14:06.019 --> 00:14:08.339 Because he has indeed done all of these things. 00:14:08.740 --> 00:14:09.600 He's earned it. 00:14:09.799 --> 00:14:10.519 He's wise. 00:14:10.659 --> 00:14:11.779 And he knows what's best. 00:14:12.659 --> 00:14:14.120 Well because Jesus. 00:14:14.639 --> 00:14:16.339 Is and has done all these things. 00:14:16.679 --> 00:14:19.399 That's why wives should submit to their husbands. 00:14:19.839 --> 00:14:22.379 Even if the husbands don't deserve it. 00:14:24.759 --> 00:14:26.939 Obviously submission to Christ comes first. 00:14:26.940 --> 00:14:29.020 So I'm not talking about submitting to your husband. 00:14:29.120 --> 00:14:31.540 And absolutely anything he says and does. 00:14:32.320 --> 00:14:33.300 There are exceptions. 00:14:33.980 --> 00:14:34.940 Wives of course also. 00:14:35.080 --> 00:14:37.000 They have a say in what's being done in the home. 00:14:37.320 --> 00:14:38.340 Or in their relationship. 00:14:38.940 --> 00:14:40.520 But wives are called above all. 00:14:40.780 --> 00:14:42.040 To submit to Christ. 00:14:42.800 --> 00:14:44.760 And then submit to their husbands. 00:14:47.700 --> 00:14:49.380 Following instructions to wives. 00:14:49.940 --> 00:14:51.300 Paul then hones in on the husbands. 00:14:51.299 --> 00:14:53.639 I think it extremely significant. 00:14:53.639 --> 00:14:55.519 That he takes up three times. 00:14:55.519 --> 00:14:57.159 As much space in his letter. 00:14:57.459 --> 00:14:58.519 Explaining to husbands. 00:14:58.519 --> 00:15:00.139 Their role in the marriage. 00:15:01.139 --> 00:15:02.439 I think he does this. 00:15:02.559 --> 00:15:04.620 Because husbands have a tendency to abuse. 00:15:04.939 --> 00:15:05.959 Or forget. 00:15:06.299 --> 00:15:07.139 Their responsibility. 00:15:08.599 --> 00:15:11.459 We've just been talking about wives submitting to husbands. 00:15:11.839 --> 00:15:13.019 And maybe some of your backs. 00:15:13.259 --> 00:15:14.259 Went up against the wall. 00:15:14.919 --> 00:15:16.899 Perhaps you picture the domineering husband. 00:15:17.079 --> 00:15:18.459 And the cowering wife. 00:15:18.460 --> 00:15:20.780 What a disgusting picture. 00:15:21.740 --> 00:15:25.139 This is why we need the beautiful gospel of Christ. 00:15:25.639 --> 00:15:27.700 And why God wants every marriage. 00:15:28.080 --> 00:15:29.100 To demonstrate it. 00:15:30.200 --> 00:15:32.420 God explains through his servant Paul. 00:15:32.660 --> 00:15:34.960 What a wonderful spousal relationship. 00:15:35.500 --> 00:15:36.320 Should look like. 00:15:38.320 --> 00:15:39.400 For the husbands. 00:15:39.780 --> 00:15:41.300 Paul tells you to love your wives. 00:15:41.360 --> 00:15:43.120 Because marriage is supposed to be a picture. 00:15:43.519 --> 00:15:44.780 Of the gospel of Christ. 00:15:45.259 --> 00:15:46.420 But he also tells you. 00:15:46.740 --> 00:15:48.360 How to love your wives. 00:15:49.280 --> 00:15:51.019 Verse 25 says. 00:15:51.500 --> 00:15:53.120 Husbands love your wives. 00:15:53.400 --> 00:15:55.240 Just as Christ loved the church. 00:15:55.580 --> 00:15:56.940 And gave himself up for her. 00:15:58.220 --> 00:15:59.860 Husbands are supposed to have. 00:16:00.600 --> 00:16:01.560 Sacrificial love. 00:16:01.860 --> 00:16:02.800 For their wives. 00:16:03.900 --> 00:16:04.600 Many men. 00:16:04.900 --> 00:16:05.759 Myself included. 00:16:06.240 --> 00:16:08.400 Have no problem visualizing a situation. 00:16:08.840 --> 00:16:11.440 Where we gallantly need to lay down our lives. 00:16:11.580 --> 00:16:12.560 For the one we love. 00:16:13.700 --> 00:16:15.540 But does sacrificial love. 00:16:15.879 --> 00:16:16.980 Mean more than that. 00:16:16.980 --> 00:16:20.159 Does it mean turning down the job. 00:16:20.240 --> 00:16:22.019 That will cause added stress. 00:16:22.019 --> 00:16:22.800 To your relationship. 00:16:23.300 --> 00:16:24.600 Does it mean doing the dishes. 00:16:24.879 --> 00:16:26.899 Even after you've had a busy day at work. 00:16:27.840 --> 00:16:30.080 Does it mean not playing that match at the weekend. 00:16:30.300 --> 00:16:31.860 Because your wife is feeling down. 00:16:32.320 --> 00:16:33.800 And wants you to spend time with her. 00:16:35.800 --> 00:16:36.620 Sacrificial love. 00:16:36.820 --> 00:16:37.920 Looks like putting your wife's. 00:16:38.700 --> 00:16:39.740 Needs and desires. 00:16:39.740 --> 00:16:41.060 Ahead of your own. 00:16:41.720 --> 00:16:43.000 Just like Christ. 00:16:43.000 --> 00:16:44.180 Put your needs. 00:16:44.500 --> 00:16:45.500 Ahead of his. 00:16:46.899 --> 00:16:48.419 What a glorious. 00:16:48.659 --> 00:16:50.320 Marriage relationship it would be. 00:16:50.600 --> 00:16:52.419 If it could even slightly mirror. 00:16:52.560 --> 00:16:53.560 Christ's relationship. 00:16:53.919 --> 00:16:54.919 With his church. 00:16:55.360 --> 00:16:56.980 If husbands had a fraction. 00:16:56.980 --> 00:16:58.259 Of the love for their wives. 00:16:58.460 --> 00:16:59.740 As Christ has for them. 00:17:00.139 --> 00:17:02.039 What a beautiful thing it would be. 00:17:02.340 --> 00:17:03.060 For husband. 00:17:03.419 --> 00:17:04.079 And wife. 00:17:04.079 --> 00:17:06.599 And also for anyone else. 00:17:06.919 --> 00:17:07.699 Looking in. 00:17:08.199 --> 00:17:08.939 At the marriage. 00:17:11.759 --> 00:17:14.220 Verses 25 to 27. 00:17:14.799 --> 00:17:16.279 Husbands love your wives. 00:17:16.379 --> 00:17:17.839 Just as Christ loved the church. 00:17:17.919 --> 00:17:19.099 And gave himself up for her. 00:17:19.339 --> 00:17:20.460 To make her holy. 00:17:20.980 --> 00:17:21.639 Cleansing her. 00:17:21.720 --> 00:17:22.819 By the washing with water. 00:17:22.819 --> 00:17:23.480 Through the word. 00:17:23.879 --> 00:17:25.059 And to present her to himself. 00:17:25.220 --> 00:17:26.279 As a radiant church. 00:17:26.659 --> 00:17:28.039 Without stain or wrinkle. 00:17:28.259 --> 00:17:29.319 Or any other blemish. 00:17:29.819 --> 00:17:30.759 But holy. 00:17:30.759 --> 00:17:32.819 And blameless. 00:17:36.839 --> 00:17:38.259 Husbands should desire. 00:17:38.680 --> 00:17:39.440 And strive. 00:17:39.900 --> 00:17:41.059 For their wives holiness. 00:17:41.480 --> 00:17:42.660 For her sanctification. 00:17:43.759 --> 00:17:45.960 You should be actively seeking ways. 00:17:46.160 --> 00:17:48.039 That you can help her achieve perfection. 00:17:49.079 --> 00:17:49.720 After all. 00:17:49.779 --> 00:17:50.759 It's the end goal. 00:17:51.319 --> 00:17:52.460 Of the Christian life. 00:17:55.039 --> 00:17:56.720 Moving on to verse 28. 00:17:57.500 --> 00:17:59.240 Husbands ought to love their wives. 00:17:59.319 --> 00:18:00.720 As their own bodies. 00:18:01.279 --> 00:18:02.599 He who loves his wife. 00:18:02.720 --> 00:18:03.440 Loves himself. 00:18:04.259 --> 00:18:05.000 Self love. 00:18:06.119 --> 00:18:07.319 And down to verse 31. 00:18:07.680 --> 00:18:08.460 For this reason. 00:18:08.539 --> 00:18:10.220 A man will leave his father and mother. 00:18:10.480 --> 00:18:12.000 And be united to his wife. 00:18:12.440 --> 00:18:14.960 And the two will become one flesh. 00:18:19.759 --> 00:18:21.079 When a man marries. 00:18:21.500 --> 00:18:23.480 He is no longer just himself. 00:18:23.980 --> 00:18:25.200 His wife and he. 00:18:25.720 --> 00:18:26.279 Are united. 00:18:26.740 --> 00:18:27.779 They are one body. 00:18:28.539 --> 00:18:29.319 If taking that job. 00:18:29.420 --> 00:18:30.500 Is best for you and your wife. 00:18:30.500 --> 00:18:31.140 Then great. 00:18:31.539 --> 00:18:33.019 If it's not good for either of you. 00:18:33.119 --> 00:18:34.180 Then don't go for it. 00:18:34.819 --> 00:18:36.079 If it's good for you. 00:18:36.759 --> 00:18:38.000 And not good for her. 00:18:39.140 --> 00:18:40.500 Then how do you decide? 00:18:40.500 --> 00:18:43.680 When I was younger. 00:18:43.680 --> 00:18:44.680 And fitter. 00:18:44.680 --> 00:18:45.680 I played soccer. 00:18:45.680 --> 00:18:45.920 I played soccer. 00:18:45.920 --> 00:18:49.100 My dad used to try to get me to practice with my left leg. 00:18:49.100 --> 00:18:51.360 So that it wouldn't be weaker than my right leg. 00:18:52.039 --> 00:18:52.900 Did I listen? 00:18:54.039 --> 00:18:54.799 Of course not. 00:18:55.200 --> 00:18:55.880 My mum's here. 00:18:55.960 --> 00:18:57.600 She could vouch for that. 00:18:57.599 --> 00:18:59.319 As a result. 00:18:59.319 --> 00:18:59.339 As a result. 00:18:59.339 --> 00:19:01.000 My left leg suffered badly. 00:19:01.719 --> 00:19:03.019 Now whenever I play soccer. 00:19:03.019 --> 00:19:05.500 It doesn't take long for the opposition to realize. 00:19:05.980 --> 00:19:09.279 That my right leg is the only danger to their team. 00:19:09.879 --> 00:19:11.019 Whatever danger that may be. 00:19:11.019 --> 00:19:13.619 I should have listened to my dad. 00:19:13.619 --> 00:19:16.079 And done what was best for my whole body. 00:19:16.779 --> 00:19:18.700 In the same way as husbands. 00:19:19.039 --> 00:19:20.460 You need to make your decisions. 00:19:20.460 --> 00:19:22.779 Based on what's best for your whole body. 00:19:23.319 --> 00:19:24.960 You and your wife. 00:19:27.339 --> 00:19:29.279 Chapter 6 then moves on. 00:19:29.559 --> 00:19:31.960 To the next relationship that would be found in the home. 00:19:32.440 --> 00:19:33.299 Parents and children. 00:19:33.299 --> 00:19:33.579 Children. 00:19:35.019 --> 00:19:35.419 Children. 00:19:35.819 --> 00:19:37.240 Obey your parents in the Lord. 00:19:37.359 --> 00:19:38.240 For this is right. 00:19:38.759 --> 00:19:39.940 Honor your father and mother. 00:19:40.159 --> 00:19:42.099 Which is the first commandment with a promise. 00:19:42.359 --> 00:19:43.799 That it may go well with you. 00:19:44.079 --> 00:19:45.879 And that you may enjoy long life. 00:19:46.559 --> 00:19:47.359 On the earth. 00:19:48.259 --> 00:19:50.180 Honor your father and mother it says. 00:19:50.500 --> 00:19:51.599 That means obedience. 00:19:52.000 --> 00:19:53.220 And so much more. 00:19:54.299 --> 00:19:54.799 Parents. 00:19:55.180 --> 00:19:57.000 Simply because they're your parents. 00:19:57.119 --> 00:19:58.119 And God has said so. 00:19:58.500 --> 00:20:00.059 Deserve great respect. 00:20:01.119 --> 00:20:02.960 This means doing what they ask. 00:20:03.299 --> 00:20:04.419 Not mocking them. 00:20:04.779 --> 00:20:06.279 To their face or to your friends. 00:20:06.579 --> 00:20:08.379 Not deliberately frustrating them. 00:20:08.680 --> 00:20:09.500 And so on. 00:20:09.740 --> 00:20:10.359 And so on. 00:20:11.359 --> 00:20:12.299 And finally. 00:20:12.539 --> 00:20:12.859 God. 00:20:12.980 --> 00:20:14.799 In his mercy and generosity. 00:20:15.279 --> 00:20:17.119 Has even decided to bless you. 00:20:17.599 --> 00:20:18.919 If you fulfill this command. 00:20:19.819 --> 00:20:22.339 It's the only commandment with a promise attached. 00:20:22.980 --> 00:20:24.379 Things will go well. 00:20:24.960 --> 00:20:27.200 And you will have long life. 00:20:28.539 --> 00:20:30.359 Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. 00:20:30.359 --> 00:20:35.039 But then like in the spousal relationship. 00:20:35.379 --> 00:20:37.659 Paul then turns to those in authority. 00:20:39.179 --> 00:20:39.659 Fathers. 00:20:41.419 --> 00:20:43.399 Do not exasperate your children. 00:20:43.599 --> 00:20:45.579 Instead bring them up in the training. 00:20:46.019 --> 00:20:47.799 And instruction of the Lord. 00:20:48.419 --> 00:20:50.979 He advises not to frustrate your children. 00:20:50.979 --> 00:20:53.219 You don't always have to say no to them. 00:20:53.220 --> 00:20:55.279 You don't always have to ensure. 00:20:55.279 --> 00:20:58.779 That every single demand you make of them is carried out. 00:20:59.319 --> 00:21:01.140 You are allowed to take the situation. 00:21:01.480 --> 00:21:03.140 And their feelings into account. 00:21:04.220 --> 00:21:04.620 Children. 00:21:05.200 --> 00:21:06.220 Like adults. 00:21:06.620 --> 00:21:07.660 Have a tendency. 00:21:08.120 --> 00:21:09.500 To not want to please people. 00:21:09.700 --> 00:21:11.059 When they're tired for example. 00:21:12.200 --> 00:21:13.920 If it's an hour past their bedtime. 00:21:14.160 --> 00:21:15.660 And they were up early that morning. 00:21:16.019 --> 00:21:17.519 There's no need to start a fight. 00:21:17.559 --> 00:21:19.720 Over not cleaning up the glass of water they spilled. 00:21:19.720 --> 00:21:22.579 Maybe take it on yourself to clean it up. 00:21:23.339 --> 00:21:25.839 Even if you're wrecked from a busy day of work. 00:21:26.440 --> 00:21:30.059 And then lovingly and gently get them to bed. 00:21:31.940 --> 00:21:32.500 However. 00:21:32.759 --> 00:21:36.720 It's also the parents job to instruct and discipline them. 00:21:37.079 --> 00:21:39.299 In wisdom and love when need arises. 00:21:40.019 --> 00:21:43.120 It's the parents job to ensure that their children learn. 00:21:43.460 --> 00:21:45.559 About pleasing our Lord Jesus. 00:21:45.559 --> 00:21:49.500 The next verse is then. 00:21:49.720 --> 00:21:51.480 Referred to the final relationship. 00:21:51.480 --> 00:21:53.819 That would be present in an Ephesian home. 00:21:54.000 --> 00:21:55.299 In the 60s AD. 00:21:55.539 --> 00:21:57.159 Which is when this letter was written. 00:21:57.740 --> 00:21:59.319 The relationship between a slave. 00:21:59.539 --> 00:22:00.419 And their master. 00:22:01.619 --> 00:22:03.919 Now Paul is certainly not condoning slavery. 00:22:04.200 --> 00:22:06.799 But simply advising how to carry out their roles. 00:22:07.119 --> 00:22:07.720 In the home. 00:22:09.399 --> 00:22:10.619 The reality is. 00:22:10.740 --> 00:22:11.859 Slaves were present. 00:22:12.200 --> 00:22:13.679 In many homes at this time. 00:22:13.680 --> 00:22:16.360 And those homes included Christians. 00:22:16.680 --> 00:22:18.360 Either they were Christian slaves. 00:22:18.580 --> 00:22:19.880 Or they were Christian masters. 00:22:20.700 --> 00:22:22.000 What Paul has to say. 00:22:22.400 --> 00:22:24.180 Would have been radical for both. 00:22:25.960 --> 00:22:27.680 He begins in verse 5. 00:22:28.900 --> 00:22:29.799 Chapter 6. 00:22:29.880 --> 00:22:30.360 Slaves. 00:22:30.779 --> 00:22:33.539 Obey your earthly masters with respect and fear. 00:22:33.840 --> 00:22:35.320 And with sincerity of heart. 00:22:35.640 --> 00:22:37.400 Just as you would obey Christ. 00:22:37.400 --> 00:22:41.320 Slaves were to obey their masters. 00:22:41.320 --> 00:22:43.120 With a genuine concern. 00:22:43.120 --> 00:22:45.280 For what their masters asked them to do. 00:22:45.960 --> 00:22:49.680 Every slave listening would have been in a different situation. 00:22:50.240 --> 00:22:51.660 Some would have been treated very well. 00:22:52.500 --> 00:22:55.280 And others may have been ordered to dispose of the excrement. 00:22:55.780 --> 00:22:58.759 And then treated as if they were that which they were disposing of. 00:22:58.759 --> 00:23:01.900 The Holy Spirit knowing this. 00:23:02.519 --> 00:23:04.160 Instructs Paul to advise them. 00:23:04.579 --> 00:23:07.180 To obey with sincerity of heart. 00:23:07.500 --> 00:23:09.200 Just as you would obey Christ. 00:23:10.319 --> 00:23:12.019 They were to view their jobs. 00:23:12.339 --> 00:23:13.319 Whatever they were. 00:23:14.220 --> 00:23:16.259 As serving their ultimate master. 00:23:16.759 --> 00:23:17.440 In heaven. 00:23:19.940 --> 00:23:22.319 Verses 6 to 8. 00:23:22.319 --> 00:23:25.879 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you. 00:23:25.879 --> 00:23:29.220 But like slaves of Christ doing the will of God from your heart. 00:23:29.720 --> 00:23:30.879 Serve wholeheartedly. 00:23:31.059 --> 00:23:32.679 As if you were serving the Lord. 00:23:32.879 --> 00:23:33.379 Not men. 00:23:33.899 --> 00:23:34.740 Because you know. 00:23:35.240 --> 00:23:38.299 That the Lord will reward everyone. 00:23:38.879 --> 00:23:40.619 For whatever good he does. 00:23:41.839 --> 00:23:43.039 Whether he is slave. 00:23:43.419 --> 00:23:44.279 Or free. 00:23:45.059 --> 00:23:46.259 What an encouragement. 00:23:46.700 --> 00:23:49.859 This would have been to the slave who is despised by his master. 00:23:50.559 --> 00:23:52.099 God knows the heart of man. 00:23:52.319 --> 00:23:54.419 God sees the work he is doing. 00:23:54.839 --> 00:23:57.460 And will one day reward him for it. 00:23:59.299 --> 00:24:01.339 The closest thing we can come to this. 00:24:01.339 --> 00:24:04.519 Is a relationship between people and authorities. 00:24:05.299 --> 00:24:08.240 It's different because it's a relationship outside of the home. 00:24:08.639 --> 00:24:10.299 But also because as citizens. 00:24:10.679 --> 00:24:12.000 Or employees. 00:24:12.460 --> 00:24:14.139 Or even church members. 00:24:14.579 --> 00:24:15.419 We have rights. 00:24:16.220 --> 00:24:19.319 Slaves in Paul's time had limited or no rights. 00:24:20.159 --> 00:24:21.379 We're not slaves. 00:24:22.319 --> 00:24:25.619 But we are called to submit and obey. 00:24:26.339 --> 00:24:28.779 Like in Romans chapter 13. 00:24:29.339 --> 00:24:31.659 If you want to flick there and keep a finger in Ephesians. 00:24:31.819 --> 00:24:32.579 Then feel free. 00:24:32.939 --> 00:24:34.419 It's on page 1140. 00:24:34.839 --> 00:24:35.919 1140. 00:24:35.920 --> 00:24:37.759 1140. 00:24:39.380 --> 00:24:42.460 I'm just going to read Romans chapter 13. 00:24:43.200 --> 00:24:44.539 And verse 1. 00:24:45.759 --> 00:24:47.240 Feel free to follow along. 00:24:47.240 --> 00:24:54.420 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities. 00:24:54.420 --> 00:24:59.000 For there is no authority except that which God has established. 00:24:59.380 --> 00:25:04.180 The authorities that exist have been established by God. 00:25:04.180 --> 00:25:11.500 The motivation used is serve the authorities as if you are serving God. 00:25:12.539 --> 00:25:15.100 They are put in authority over us by God. 00:25:15.519 --> 00:25:19.200 And so they deserve our respect, obedience and submission. 00:25:20.140 --> 00:25:21.740 By respecting authority. 00:25:21.740 --> 00:25:26.079 We're allowing ourselves to be filled with the Spirit. 00:25:26.079 --> 00:25:30.179 Those in authority. 00:25:30.939 --> 00:25:34.199 Employers or guardee or leaders in the church. 00:25:34.919 --> 00:25:38.039 You have a responsibility to those under your care. 00:25:39.539 --> 00:25:40.399 Verse 9 says, 00:25:40.879 --> 00:25:43.359 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. 00:25:43.819 --> 00:25:48.639 Do not threaten them since you know that he who is both their masters and yours is in heaven. 00:25:48.640 --> 00:25:52.100 And there is no favoritism with him. 00:25:53.240 --> 00:25:57.259 You have to love and treat them as you would like to be treated. 00:25:57.720 --> 00:25:58.940 Yes, you are in authority. 00:25:59.400 --> 00:26:02.180 But you shouldn't be domineering or dictatorial. 00:26:02.980 --> 00:26:05.020 Your God is their God. 00:26:05.740 --> 00:26:07.100 Everyone will be judged. 00:26:07.480 --> 00:26:10.920 And those in authority will be held accountable for their actions. 00:26:11.460 --> 00:26:14.340 Especially those in authority in the church. 00:26:14.339 --> 00:26:19.819 Be filled with the Spirit. 00:26:21.000 --> 00:26:29.119 The Spirit is a gracious gift from God that enables us to love and submit in all these relationships that we are talking about. 00:26:30.179 --> 00:26:33.959 Without God, without the Spirit, we could not live like this. 00:26:35.240 --> 00:26:38.699 Many people recoil in fear when submission is spoken about. 00:26:38.980 --> 00:26:42.579 Especially if it involves different roles for men and women. 00:26:42.579 --> 00:26:52.019 This reaction to God's Word is proof in itself that we need the Spirit to have any hope of living as God wants us to. 00:26:54.519 --> 00:27:00.659 If you do know Jesus, then you know that He loves you and wants what's best for you. 00:27:01.980 --> 00:27:04.579 There's a Mumford and Son song that goes... 00:27:06.019 --> 00:27:08.159 Don't worry, I'm not going to sing. 00:27:08.679 --> 00:27:10.599 I saw Johnny looking up there getting a bit worried. 00:27:10.599 --> 00:27:12.859 It says, 00:27:13.299 --> 00:27:17.919 Love, it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you. 00:27:18.099 --> 00:27:19.559 It will set you free. 00:27:20.439 --> 00:27:23.379 Be more like the man you were made to be. 00:27:23.980 --> 00:27:26.099 God's love, God's instruction, 00:27:26.559 --> 00:27:28.039 if we submit to it, 00:27:28.579 --> 00:27:29.899 will set us free 00:27:29.899 --> 00:27:32.379 and help us to be the men and women 00:27:32.379 --> 00:27:34.919 that He made us to be. 00:27:34.920 --> 00:27:38.779 If we're willing to submit to Christ 00:27:38.779 --> 00:27:39.700 and say, 00:27:40.200 --> 00:27:41.960 Hashtag yes, my President. 00:27:42.660 --> 00:27:44.220 Hashtag yes, my Master. 00:27:44.620 --> 00:27:45.860 Yes, my God. 00:27:46.640 --> 00:27:49.840 Then He is willing to accept us just as we are. 00:27:51.000 --> 00:27:52.420 He will fill us with the Spirit 00:27:52.420 --> 00:27:53.880 and we in turn 00:27:53.880 --> 00:27:57.060 will be able to submit to each other 00:27:57.060 --> 00:27:58.580 out of reverence 00:27:58.580 --> 00:27:59.840 for Christ. 00:27:59.839 --> 00:28:03.079 Let me just pray 00:28:03.079 --> 00:28:04.220 before we move on 00:28:04.220 --> 00:28:06.220 and sing our final song. 00:28:11.639 --> 00:28:12.639 Father God, 00:28:13.119 --> 00:28:15.720 we thank You for Your Word. 00:28:17.139 --> 00:28:18.220 We pray that 00:28:18.220 --> 00:28:19.240 in our lives 00:28:19.240 --> 00:28:20.619 we view it as just that 00:28:20.619 --> 00:28:22.659 divinely inspired, 00:28:22.899 --> 00:28:23.879 non-negotiable 00:28:23.879 --> 00:28:25.599 instruction 00:28:25.599 --> 00:28:27.079 and love. 00:28:28.519 --> 00:28:30.259 We ask You to help us 00:28:30.259 --> 00:28:31.899 to submit to Christ. 00:28:34.159 --> 00:28:35.319 We can't do it 00:28:35.319 --> 00:28:36.939 by ourselves, Lord. 00:28:37.740 --> 00:28:39.039 We need Your Spirit. 00:28:40.459 --> 00:28:42.059 Help us to also love 00:28:42.059 --> 00:28:42.959 and submit 00:28:42.959 --> 00:28:44.059 in all these relationships 00:28:44.059 --> 00:28:45.099 that we were thinking about. 00:28:45.419 --> 00:28:46.219 Husbands, wives, 00:28:46.359 --> 00:28:47.259 parents, children, 00:28:47.839 --> 00:28:48.459 bosses, 00:28:48.679 --> 00:28:49.559 or those in authority. 00:28:51.319 --> 00:28:52.019 Again, Lord, 00:28:52.079 --> 00:28:53.419 we can't do it without You, 00:28:53.420 --> 00:28:54.800 but we do know 00:28:54.800 --> 00:28:55.820 there are many things 00:28:55.820 --> 00:28:56.820 that we can do 00:28:56.820 --> 00:28:57.759 to help us 00:28:57.759 --> 00:28:59.420 along the way. 00:29:01.900 --> 00:29:03.360 Thank You for being here with us 00:29:03.360 --> 00:29:04.500 and we pray that You 00:29:04.500 --> 00:29:05.400 go before us 00:29:05.400 --> 00:29:06.380 in the rest of the week, 00:29:06.640 --> 00:29:07.259 that You help us 00:29:07.259 --> 00:29:08.660 to live out 00:29:08.660 --> 00:29:09.480 what we've heard 00:29:09.480 --> 00:29:10.539 throughout the week, 00:29:11.120 --> 00:29:13.019 that we would love 00:29:13.019 --> 00:29:13.660 and submit 00:29:13.660 --> 00:29:15.380 to our spouses, 00:29:16.080 --> 00:29:17.100 that we would love 00:29:17.100 --> 00:29:17.700 and submit 00:29:17.700 --> 00:29:18.840 to our parents 00:29:18.840 --> 00:29:19.960 and our children, 00:29:19.960 --> 00:29:22.840 and that we would 00:29:22.840 --> 00:29:24.079 love 00:29:24.079 --> 00:29:25.740 those in authority 00:29:25.740 --> 00:29:26.720 and those under 00:29:26.720 --> 00:29:27.400 our authority. 00:29:31.220 --> 00:29:32.740 We pray also now 00:29:32.740 --> 00:29:33.420 as we sing 00:29:33.420 --> 00:29:34.259 that You would 00:29:34.259 --> 00:29:35.019 help us to have 00:29:35.019 --> 00:29:36.660 that sincerity of heart 00:29:36.660 --> 00:29:38.299 that it's talking about, 00:29:38.380 --> 00:29:38.840 that they're 00:29:38.840 --> 00:29:39.940 not just words, 00:29:40.019 --> 00:29:40.740 we're not just singing 00:29:40.740 --> 00:29:41.579 for the sake of it, 00:29:42.240 --> 00:29:43.279 but that it really 00:29:43.279 --> 00:29:44.200 does mean something 00:29:44.200 --> 00:29:44.680 to us 00:29:44.680 --> 00:29:46.120 and we want to 00:29:46.120 --> 00:29:47.039 submit 00:29:47.039 --> 00:29:47.900 and commit 00:29:47.900 --> 00:29:49.660 ourselves to You. 00:29:49.960 --> 00:29:51.279 In Jesus' name, 00:29:51.779 --> 00:29:52.079 Amen. 00:29:53.880 --> 00:29:54.799 Thanks Ralph. 00:29:54.900 --> 00:29:55.880 So the final song 00:29:55.880 --> 00:29:57.160 we're going to sing.