Bible Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The 10 Commandments |  

“The First Thing You Can Do to Love Your Neighbor”

Exodus 20:12 / Ephesians 6:1-4

Three Levels

A commandment for children

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” – Eph. 6:1

A commandment for adults

“But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Tim. 5:8

A commandment for everyone

“For there is no authority expect from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” – Rom. 13:1b

Three Biblical Truths

Faithfulness to this commandment looks different over time

Allegiance to Christ should always be above allegiance to family

The gospel provides hope for those who have broken families