Most spiritual warfare is not extraordinary – it is day by day repentance, faith, and relationship with Jesus. We need the correct attire (the gospel) and the correct attitude (alertness in prayer) if we are to be on the offensive with Jesus.

Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

Work existed before sin entered the world and sin makes work harder than it needs to be. Paul helps by pointing to the reality that the ultimate purpose of our work is not to put food on the table, or to please our boss but to please God. It is God’s will that our work would be done for him and under his authority.

God addresses children in Ephesians 6 because they are integral members of His family. Children need to obey their parents and parents need to use their power and authority to bring them up in the Lord.