Ephesians 6 - KJV & KBTP

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially for young people who are still finding their way. The Bible offers timeless wisdom and guidance that can help shape a fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are some key Biblical tips for young people:

1. Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

The pursuit of wisdom is highly valued in the Bible. Wisdom helps in making informed decisions, understanding the world better, and living a life that is pleasing to God. Young people are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, not only through formal education but also through life experiences and learning from others.

2. Honor Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

Respecting and honoring parents is a fundamental principle in the Bible. It fosters healthy family relationships and sets a foundation for a respectful attitude towards authority and elders.

3. Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart, in Biblical terms, is the center of one’s being, encompassing emotions, desires, and thoughts. Guarding your heart means being mindful of what influences you—your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves being cautious about the company you keep, the content you consume, and the activities you engage in.

4. Flee from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Temptations are a part of life, but the Bible reassures that there is always a way to overcome them. Young people are encouraged to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s strength, and make conscious efforts to avoid situations that might lead to sin.

5. Develop a Prayerful Life

Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining a close relationship with God. It helps in finding peace, gaining strength, and seeking guidance. A prayerful life enables young people to stay connected to their faith and find solace in difficult times.

6. Cultivate Good Friendships

Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

The company you keep significantly influences your character and decisions. The Bible encourages surrounding yourself with wise and good-hearted individuals who uplift and encourage you to grow in faith and virtue.

7. Serve Others

Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Service to others is a core principle in Christianity. It teaches humility, compassion, and selflessness. Young people are encouraged to look beyond their own needs and contribute positively to the lives of others.

Conclusion

The Bible offers invaluable guidance for young people striving to live meaningful and virtuous lives. By seeking wisdom, honoring parents, guarding their hearts, fleeing from temptation, developing a prayerful life, cultivating good friendships, serving others, living with integrity, trusting in God’s plan, and staying humble, young people can navigate the complexities of life with faith and purpose.

A Father's Love: Poem dedicated to fathers on Father’s day

In the light of dawn, a father stands tall, With love and wisdom, he answers the call. "Train up a child in the way he should go,"

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places . 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Bana ne bazwadzi

1 Bana, ihwani bazwadzi benyu muna She, ngobe oku kwakalulwama. 2 “Teta tate babo na mmeyabo,” oku nlayo we kutanga una kugadziwabgwe, 3 “Kuti ndizo ululwamigwe nge butjilo nenge kuti utjile butjilo bulefu mu shango.”

4 Botate, musishongole bana benyu, koga mubakudzile mu kudiya ne kulaya kwa She.

Balanda na botetshi

5 Balanda, ihwani botetshi benyu be shango, mubatje kakale mubatetema nge moyo nng'ompela, sekwa mungahwa Kirisiti. 6 Kusi kuti mubahwe nge kubabona nge mesho mushaka kubashathisa, koga mubahwe se balanda ba Kirisiti muthama kuda kwe Ndzimu nge mimoyo yenyu yose. 7 Nge mazwimisilo akalulwama shingani se munoshingila She, kusi nthu, 8 ngobe moziba kuti mu nshingo mmwe ne mmwe wakalulwama, kene uli upi mowouwanila mbhayilo kuna She, kene unlanda kene wakasununguka.

9 Botetshi, shingilani balanda benyubo muijalo, letjani kubadziyidza. Muzibe, kuti iye She wabo, kakale ali She wenyu u kudzimu ngono aatoshalaula.

Zwibhayano zwe Ndzimu zose

10 Gwe bupelo, simani muna She ne mu simba lile gulu. 11 Ambalani zwiambalo zwe ngwa zose zwe Ndzimu kuti ndizo muzwigwile mu butjengedzi gwa Satani, 12 ngobe ngwa yedu aizolingisana ne nyama ne malopa, koga yakalingisana ne babusi ne balauli ne masimba e zhalima anolaula shango ino, nenge meya mibi mu magalo ekudzimu. 13 Ndizo ambalani zwiambalo zwe ngwa zose zwe Ndzimu, kuti zhuba le mbipo liti lizha muzwigwile, kakale mutimagwa ngwa yose, mume makasima.

14 Imani makasima makazwilulwamisa, makazwisunga thunji nge malebeswa ali mwandabula mu thunji dzenyu, makaambala tjivikili* tje ndulamo mu ifuba,Tjivikili* tje ndulamo mu ifuba 15 ne makumbo enyu akambadziwa kuzwilulwamisa kuleba ndebo mbuya ye mbakiso. 16 Pezhugwi kwa ikoku, tolani thebe ye kugalamoyo, yamungadzimisa misebe inothuta ye mbi. 17 Mbalani tjivikili tje jidzo mu nsholo ne thumo le Meya, ilo dama le Ndzimu. 18 Tembezelani misi yose mu Meya, nge mitembezelo yose yakasiyanasiyana. Tjengetani kakale mudwilile mutembezelela bayengemali bose misi yose. 19 Munditembezelelebo kuti ha ndizhula nlomo wangu koga, ndipiwe matama, akalulwama kuti ndizo nge kusatja, ndizibise bathu masazibgwe e ndebo mbuya, 20 yandili mmilili wayo mu busungwa. Tembezelani kuti, dzene ndingaileba sekwa ndakafanila, ndisingatje.

Matama e bupelo

21 Tikikasi ikamu tjinodika, kakale ali nlanda unogagwabgwe muna She, unowomubudza tjimwe ne tjimwe, kuti ndizo namwibo muzibe kuti ndomuka tjini nenge kuti ndoshingani. 22 Nditjo tjandantumila kumuli, kuti muzibe mamuko edu ne nge kuti amukulumbidze.

23 Kunyalala ngakube ku zwikamu ne ludo guna kugalamoyo kunodwa ku Ndzimu Tate na She wedu Jesu Kirisiti. 24 Ngoni dze Ndzimu ngadzibe kuna bose banoda She wedu Jesu Kirisiti nge ludo gusingame.