The Christian Household

In Colossians 3, Paul teaches us about the transformative power of Jesus in our family roles. When we come to know Christ, He doesn’t just become part of our lives; He saturates every part of it, including how we relate to one another in the home. Wives are called to submit to their husbands—not in a way that’s forced or taken, but as a willing gift of trust in his leadership. And husbands, we are commanded to love our wives with the same selfless, sacrificial love that Christ showed the Church. It’s a love that doesn’t depend on what we get in return; it’s a love that gives freely, even when times are tough.

This passage speaks to children as well, calling them to honor and obey their parents, a command that carries beyond childhood and into adult life. And for parents, especially fathers, we’re urged not to provoke our children to resentment but to lead them with a balance of discipline and encouragement. Together, these roles form a picture of a Christ-centered family—a family that reflects Jesus’ love and His order, and one that, despite its imperfections, finds God’s blessing in obedience. Today, let’s recommit to these roles, allowing our relationship with Jesus to guide and transform every relationship in our home.