From Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 1:1-9, and Genesis 2:24, we put together an overall structure for parenting: the first stage of teaching first-time obedience, the second stage of teaching wisdom, and the third stage of independence. In every stage, both our children and we need to rely on God’s grace as the process exposes the bent of our hearts.
Paul continued to praise God for the benefits believers receive because of the sacrifice of the Son.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
Because God's power is greater than ours, we ought to obey God, knowing that the joy he gives is greater than suffering humans can...
