Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(Eph 6:9) “And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.”  The Lord NEVER speaks of pride in a positive way. Pride is of the devil, and is part of the fallen nature. Pride thinks itself better than others, seen in the most minuscule of ways. For example, one will think to themselves that another has a terrible sense of style; or taste in cars, etc. That is pride. Here, one considers self more important, superior, than one’s servant. Not in the sight of God! The master in Christ’s kingdom serves the servant.  

(Eph 6:8) “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”  Praise Him! He tells us “no man seeketh after God” and then draws us (Jn 6:44). We have not power to save ourselves yet He saves us. We have not power to live for Him but He empowers us with the Holy Spirit inside us. He give us the desire and ability to serve Him, “It is God that worketh in you both to will (desire) and to do (accomplish that desire) His good pleasure.”  And yet He turns around and blesses us with good, rewards us! Oh the goodness of God!

(Eph 6:8) “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”  Ah, consider that in verse 1 we have a commandment with a promise. Here we do again! You see, a person cannot out-give God!  He blesses when we do right. Many times we are tempted to not obey because we cannot see the profit and many times can see loss from obeying. Friend, faith says God cannot lie not fail. Trust. The blessings of obedience are beyond measure! 

(Eph 6:7) “With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:”  The context here is a servant working for a master, but as you can see, the Lord wants us to always at work as well as in all things, working, living, as unto Him. We need to seek to have a walking/talking relationship with our Lord. He is with the saved always, living inside their very bodies! Shouldn’t we be talking, praising, loving Him all through our day?

(Eph 6:5) “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; (6)  Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”  Believers should always seek to apply the teachings of the Bible to themselves. I have always applied these verses to the employer/employee relationship. There are many who busily work when the boss is around but goof off when he/she is not. Work as to the Lord Who is always watching. Please Him!  

(Eph 6:5)  “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”  I come back to yesterday’s question: “Under such a tyrannical government as the Roman, why didn’t Almighty God call for revolt and civil action.”  This world is not my home nor my resting place. When I was born again, I was adopted into God’s family and separated as a person unto a Heavenly Citizenship. This world has been temporality given to Satan to rule. My job here is rob him of souls held in bondage. I am passing through this world and taking as many as I can with me to the next. That’s the goal. That’s the job. The rest the Lord Jesus will take care when He returns to this earth.  

(Eph 6:5)  “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”  Under such a tyrannical government as the Roman, why didn’t Almighty God call for revolt and civil action?  ANSWER: Christ’s kingdom at this time is a spiritual kingdom which means it changes people and as a result governments from within, not without. I am afraid today’s world, from not searching the pages of God’s Bible do not know this.  

 (Eph 6:1) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.  (2)  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (3)  That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”   This promise is more than long life upon the earth. The promise begins with, “That it may be well with thee.” He who obeys God is blessed with a good life, a life worth living. Christ Jesus gives us a purpose of life. We are to seek His glorification. Moreover, we are to seek to keep as many from ending up in hell as possible. These are noble goals indeed.  

 (Eph 6:1) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.  (2)  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)”   Isn’t it interesting that the first commandment with a promise would be made to children? God always keeps His promises! Parents should seek to be careful about their promises. Don’t promise anything you do not intend to keep and always do what you say you will do. If not, apologize profusely and seek to make it up. Our children will have an easier time trusting God if they can trust us.