For the Lord, Not For Men

Pastor Joel explores the biblical commands for conduct in marriage, family, and workplace relationships, emphasizing that all our actions should be performed as worship to God rather than to please people. He examines Colossians 3:18-4:1, teaching that wisdom, understanding, and knowledge from God's Word build the spiritual house. He addresses the countercultural biblical pattern for marriage where wives are called to submit to their husbands and husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, modeling Christ and the church. Pastor Joel emphasizes that these are unconditional commands without qualifiers, and that obedience to them is worship to God. Children are instructed to obey their parents in everything, while fathers are warned not to provoke their children to discouragement. He concludes with instructions for employees and employers to work heartily as unto the Lord, recognizing that all of life is an act of worship and service to Christ, who sees everything and will ultimately reward faithful service.