In Ephesians 6:1-3, Paul gives instructions to children:
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with promise: ‘that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.’”
Consider the following truths about this text:
- Children are commanded to obey their parents
- Such obedience is “right” (as it should be)
- Such obedience shows “honor” (a respect for their authority)
- The commandment is accompanied with a promise of God’s blessings
Now, consider how this call for obedience parallels our responsibility to God. (After all, we are His children, cf. Romans 8:16-17):
- As God’s children, we too are commanded to obey Him. (His will is revealed in the holy scriptures). There are dire consequences for those who do not obey! (cf. 1 Peter 4:17).
- Such obedience to God is as it should be, considering that He is God! (cf. Psalm 50:6).
- Such obedience shows honor to God. Conversely, disobedience shows great disrespect, bringing God’s judgment! (cf. Leviticus 10:1-3).
- The command to obey God is accompanied with the promise of everlasting life! (cf. Hebrews 5:9).
Any argument or doctrine that denies the necessity of obedience to obtain standing with God is illogical and unscriptural. Children, obey your God!
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