Pastor Bob Fox
Colossians 3:18-21

When statements like these in Scripture are thoroughly followed by all concerned, life in the home looks like this:

1. A husband comes to know God’s desire/plan, and through love inspires all in that direction. This is the essence of headship.
2. When a wife says “I do” she buys into her husband’s call. She dedicates her abilities to sharpen and implement it. This is the essence of submission.
3. Children learn God blesses obedience, and learn to obey. Teenagers launch, waiver, and prove they have embraced this.
4. By God’s design, a husband’s greatest asset in discerning God’s plan is his wife. A wise man listens.
5. A husband/ father masters love—sacrificing to draw his family along towards God’s desire . A wife/mother masters respect—sacrificing to add momentum to the journey.
6. A loving man proves safe to submit to. A submissive wife proves safe to love. They thrive together.
7. Children are properly pushed. But they are not goaded so as to become passionless (goaded means always riding them!)
8. A submissive wife is vulnerable. When taken advantage of her mind will tell her submission is not fitting.
9. A man who dies to himself is vulnerable. When taken advantage of he will get bitter.
10. Teenagers look for their parent’s intent, and build trust. They understand obedience may not “work,” but will be blessed.

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