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Children obey youre fathers and mothers in all thinges for that is wel pleasynge vnto the lorde.
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Colossians 3:20 Meaning and Commentary
Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents
Both father and mother; (See Gill on Ephesians 6:1).
in all things;
not in things sinful, which are contrary to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; in things repugnant to the duties of religion, the ordinances of the Gospel, and the doctrines of Christ, parents are to be neglected and disobeyed. God is to be regarded, and not men; but in all things good and lawful, and in all things that are of an indifferent nature, which may, or may not be done, in these things the will of earthly parents is to be attended to; of which there is a considerable instance in the Rechabites, see ( Jeremiah 35:6-10 ) and even they are to be obeyed in things that are hard and difficult to be complied with, and which are disagreeable to flesh and blood, as the cases of Isaac and Jephthah's daughter show.
For this is well pleasing unto the Lord;
and is a reason sufficient to engage to the performance of the duty; for whatever is grateful and well pleasing to God ought to be done with pleasure by us, from a principle of love to him, by faith in him, and with a view to his glory; and then such an action is acceptable in his sight through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Alexandrian copy reads, "in the Lord"; and so the Vulgate Latin version.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Colossians 3:20 Study Resources
Sermons
Disarming the Obstinate Offspring, Part 2
Pastor Mike Fabarez
We’ve all known parents who expect perfect obedience from their children. But the truth is, we can’t expect our children to do what we aren’t willing to do ourselves. And it’s a proven fact that children model what they see. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will show us that obedient children come from obedient parents.
Disarming the Obstinate Offspring, Part 1
Pastor Mike Fabarez
When we’re raising babies and managing the schedules of school-age children, life is all about the family. But one day the kids will grow up, and mom and dad will be left with an empty nest. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us to continually invest in our marriage, as that is the only permanent relationship at home.
Slaying the Family Dragons, Part 3B
Pastor Mike Fabarez
Disarming the Obstinate Offspring Raising a child can sometimes feel like the game tug-of-war. You’re pulling your kids one way and they’re tugging in the opposite direction. Parenting then dissolves into a battle of wills, as mom and dad struggle to make their son or daughter obey. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers parents biblical principles for turning that parental game of tug-of-war into a lesson on follow the leader. It’s a practical life-changing study from Colossians 3.
Slaying the Family Dragons, Part 3A
Pastor Mike Fabarez
Disarming the Obstinate Offspring As parents, our goal is to raise children who love the Lord and follow Him. But how do we inspire a child to have a heart for God? What steps do we need to take succeed as parents? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues our series on"Slaying the Family Dragons" with some practical counsel for mom and dad. While building a relationship with your child is important, Pastor Mike explains that godly children are the result of a strong marriage!
Slaying the Family Dragons, Part 3b
Pastor Mike Fabarez
When we read through the Bible, it's easy to gloss over sections that seem to apply to someone else. Today we'll study a passage directed to children and talk about the principles that apply to everyone, no matter your age. Today on Focal Point, you'll hear Mike Fabarez continue a study in Colossians 3. As parents we're called to raise obedient children, but truthfully, following the rules doesn't come naturally to any of us, parent and child alike!
Slaying the Family Dragons, Part 3a
Pastor Mike Fabarez
When we're dealing with the terrible twos, or the teenager years, raising kids is a lot of work! While the Bible expects sons and daughters to obey their parents, moms and dads have an important role to play as well. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shows us faithful kids are a reflection of godly parents. See how parents encourage obedience in their sons and daughters!
Colossians 3:20 In-Context
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Wyves submit youre selves vnto youre awne husbandes as it is comly in the Lorde.
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Husbandes love youre wyves and be not bitter vnto them.
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Children obey youre fathers and mothers in all thinges for that is wel pleasynge vnto the lorde.
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Fathers rate not youre children lest they be of a desperate mynde.
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Servauntes be obedient vnto youre bodyly masters in all thynges: not with eye service as men pleasers but in synglenes of herte fearynge god.
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