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 warned Christians about false teachers who would persuade them to boast in themselves instead of in Christ.
The solution to unhealthy competition in marriage is to live out the pattern of Christ and the church.
In the sixth dispute between God and his people in Malachi 3:13-4:3, we find the proper response to everything God was saying to them....