By Eugene Adkins
Many homes in the church are suffering from a bad dose of
worldly thinking when it comes to the family and the
arrangements God has given. His design has been clear for
thousands of years despite the political, cultural and
even “religious” attempts of the past and present to cloud
it. God takes the family and the roles He has designated
seriously whether we decide to or not.
Marriage
comes before “shacking up” and “baby-making.” Playing
house will never be the same as the real deal (John
4:16-18). The wrong attitude toward this is dangerous;
calling it whatever we want will not change what it is; it
will cost a person their soul! (Hebrews 13:4)
Marriage
is a relationship for men and women alone! One at a time!
Designed to last a lifetime! Fornication is the one and
only exception! (Matthew 19:1-9) God is more concerned
with holiness than with happiness. A match made in heaven
must first have heaven’s blessings.
Husbands
are meant to be the head of the family. That means the
leader and decision maker for the family (in accordance
with God’s will – 1 Corinthians 11:3). Responsibility
is not an optional accessory. A husband must
love their wife more than self (Ephesians 5:25,28,29).
That’s huge! Have a problem with that take it up with God;
see where that gets you. Treat your wife like trash and
your relationship with her and God may end up in the
landfill! (1 Peter 3:7)
Wives
are expected to respect, support and help their husband
(Ephesians 5:23,24,33). Want to be your own boss? Then
stay single. Want to start a successful family? Then
follow the successful plan. Feminine is beautiful –
feminism is ugly and self-damaging. Nothing is stronger or
more beautiful than a godly wife! (1st Peter 3:1-6)
Parents
raise your children according to God’s rules and children
obey your parents! (Ephesians 6:1-4) Easy? Nope. Expected?
Yup! Nuff said.
The
family was designed to hold us together not hold us down!
Examine God’s word and His way. He has not changed His
mind concerning His design. Have you?
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