August 30 - Ephesians 6:1-9 - Honour in Relationships

👋 Greetings!

Sisters, it’s a joy to continue this journey with you. 💖 Each day together has been a reminder that transformation happens one step at a time as we walk in God’s love.

On Day 1, we learned to walk in love.
On Day 2, we were called to walk as children of light.
On Day 3, we discovered how to walk in wisdom.
On Day 4, we reflected on mutual submission in relationships and marriage.

Now, in Part 5, Paul reminds us that love must shape every role we live in — whether honoring parents (alive or remembered), living as grown children of God, guiding or nurturing as parents ourselves, serving faithfully in our work, or leading with humility. In every setting, we are called to submit in love out of reverence for Christ.

---

📖 Scripture Reading (NLT)

Ephesians 6:1–9

1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise:

3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.

7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

8 Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.

9 Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.

---

🌱 Loved to Love: Lessons for Each Temperament

🔴 Choleric (Bold, Driven)

1. Honor parents with humility — strength is shown in respect, not control (Eph. 6:2).

2. As employees, work with sincerity, not ambition (Col. 3:23).

3. As leaders, guide with fairness, not threats (Eph. 6:9).

🟡 Sanguine (Joyful, Outgoing)

1. Honor parents with consistency, not just cheerful words (Col. 3:20).

2. As employees, serve sincerely even when unseen (Eph. 6:6).

3. As leaders, inspire through encouragement, not flattery (Prov. 27:17).

🔵 Melancholic (Thoughtful, Analytical)

1. Honor parents by remembering with gratitude, not criticism (Phil. 4:8).

2. As employees, work with excellence as unto the Lord (Col. 3:23).

3. As leaders, practice fairness over perfectionism (Eph. 6:9).

🟢 Phlegmatic (Peaceful, Easygoing)

1. Honor parents by active presence, not quiet avoidance (Prov. 23:22).

2. As employees, serve faithfully, not passively (Eph. 6:5–6).

3. As leaders, use gentleness to guide, not neglect (Prov. 27:23).

---

➡️ Encourage each other:
Choose one lesson from your temperament that resonates most with you and share it in the comments.

Then add this:
🌸 Have you reached out to a sister who hasn’t posted lately? A kind word from you could be the encouragement she needs to rejoin.

---

🔥 Conclusion & Encouragement for the Day

Paul makes it clear: love isn’t limited to church or marriage — it must transform the way we honor our parents, respect our families, serve in our work, and lead others. In every role, love is expressed through humility, sincerity, and respect.

This passage reminds us that love submits not out of weakness but out of reverence for Christ. Wherever we are — as children, parents, employees, or leaders — we are called to live differently, showing honor as a testimony of Christ’s love in us.

Tomorrow, God willing, we step into the final section of Ephesians with Part 6: Suit Up! Stand Up! Paul shows us how to stand strong in love—clothed in the full armor of God, ready to face life’s battles with courage and faith. 🛡⚔️

So many lessons to learn as we discover how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word equip us to live and love victoriously.

See you then! 💖