The Father’s Role in the 21st Century [Ephesians 5 & 6]

The Father’s Role in the 21st Century [Ephesians 5 & 6]

From Gospel Light Christian Church by Gospel Light

June 23, 2026 · 50 min

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Pastor Paul Choo discusses the vital role of fathers in the family according to Ephesians 5 and 6, emphasizing loving leadership and mutual submission.

By Pastor Paul Choo God established the family and appoints fathers to play a vital role in its spiritual direction and well-being. A father’s leadership, however, is not about control or status, but loving sacrifice, faithful example and service modelled after Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 5–6, the presents the memorable formula “GO SLOW” for building a healthy, God-honouring family. Give thanks , practise the biblical “one-anothers,” submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, exercise loving leadership , and obey parents in the Lord. Gratitude can reshape the atmosphere of a home, while mutual submission transforms relationships. Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, parents must nurture rather than provoke their children, and children are called to honour and obey their parents. Ultimately, fathers influence their families most powerfully not merely through what they teach, but through what they consistently model.

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