Ephesians 6:1-9
This section of Ephesians continues on how God wants us to act in our most important relationships - with our parents, children, employees, and employers.
- A) What does verse 1 say is the primary responsibility of children to their parents? B) Are there any restrictions to this? C) What Old Testament verse is quoted in support of this? D) What promise is given if children follow this? E) Were you like this growing up as a child?
- A) As parents bring up their children, they should do it in such a way so that they do not pro-duce what kind of response in their children mentioned in verse 4? B) How does verse 4 say that parents, and especially fathers, should bring up their children? C) Did your parents follow these guidelines in bringing you up? D) Did you follow these guidelines if you were a parent?
- A) What kind of attitudes do verses 5-7 say that Christian employees should have on their jobs towards their employers? B) If you are working outside the home, do you have attitudes like these on your job? What kind do you have? Why? C) Who do verses 5-7 say we should act like we are working for on our job? D) Are you able to do this? Why or why not? E) What other motivation are we given in verse 8 to have the right attitude on our job?
- A) How does verse 9 say that employers should treat their employees? Why? B) If you work outside the home, does your boss treat you this way? Why of why not?