Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-11-03
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Ephesians Slid, for Sunday, Nov
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The first four commandment;
deal with our duties to God. The
next six deal with our duties to man
and the duty to parents is properly
placed first.
v. IL. Honor try father and
thy mother; that the days may be
long on the land which the Lord thy
God giveth thee" The word "hon-
or" involves reverence, obedience,
gratitude, the following of advice
and the exclusion of feeling and ac-
tions contrary to these. The hon
oring of parents is likely to produce
such good habits as to increase the
length of life.
V. 46. "And it came to pass that
after three days they found him in
the temple, sitting in the midst Of
doctors, both hearing them, and
asking them questions" If there
was any failure at this point, it was
in the parents who took too much
for granted. In Jesus, though only
a child, we see that divine urge
which has it's counter part in all
children.
V. AZ. "And all that heard him
were astonished at his understand
ing and answers" Jesus as boy
had profound insight which produc-
ed surprise. Jesus loved the house Of
God and was in no hurry to leave
a fine example.
v. 48. "And when they saw him,
they were amazed; and his mother
said unto him, Son, why hast thou
thus dealt with us?- Behold thy
father and l have sought thee sor
rowing" Here was a slight reprj-
mand tempered by cautious words
of sorrow. Reprimanding children
is a fine art and it has most value
when done with sorrow.
V. 40. "And he said unto them,
How is it that ye sought me? Wist
We not that 1 must be about my
fathers business?" These words
indicate that Jesus was conscious
of God as his Father in q unique
sense and is question suggests
surprise that his divine purpose was
not recognized Men need to be
alert to see Him today.
V. 80. "And they understood
not the saying which he spake unto
they were dull of hearing the voice
of God in their own child. 1t is
important that we cultivate a re-
ceptive mind for the things of God.
v. IL. "And he went down with
them, and came to Nazareth, and
was subject unto them; but his
mother kept all these sayings in her
heart The perfect response of
Jesus to the will of God meant for
him natural obedience to his earth
ly parents and he submitted himself
to the authority and work Of the
home. Religion makes homes bet
ter.
v. SO. "And Jesus increased in
wisdom, and stature, and in favor
with God and man." Jesus, the
ideal boy, lived such life and
formed such habits which lead toi
understanding, good health, and a
good reputation. He made use Of
all means that would produce the
highest type of body, mind and soul.
v. 26. "When Jesus therefore
saw his mother, and the disciple
standing by, whom he loved, he
saith unto his mother, Woman, be-
hold thy SOM" This ideal son as
the last act of his life, makes pro-
visions for the care and welfare of
his mother. A person can be
largely judged by the way he cares
for his mother Jesus had friend
in John, whom he could trust with
this sacred responsibility. One true
to God will find friends in time OF
need.
v. /. children obey your par
ents in the Lord for this is right
Paul lifts out the fifth command
ment as a working principle in the
New Testament Note the phrase
Gin the Lord Harmony in the
home is assured when the Lord has
the right way.
VS.. 2, 3. "Honor thy father and
mother; which is the first COM
mandment of promise; that 1t may
be we'll with thee, and that thou
mayest live long on the earth" This