Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.

¹⁸Wives, understand and support your husbands by submitting to them in ways that honor the Master.

¹⁹Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don’t take advantage of them.

²⁰Children, do what your parents tell you. This delights the Master no end.

²¹Parents, don’t come down too hard on your children or you’ll crush their spirits.

^22–25Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ. The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn’t cover up bad work.

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