Good Qualities of Husbands and Wives
Once I attended a conference where a preacher shared his experience of understanding the instructions given to wives and husbands in Eph 5:22-33. The preacher was from an ordinary male-dominated family.
Submission to Husbands
Many wives find it very difficult to respect and be in subject to their own husbands. The main reason for this problem is ‘pride or self’. Sometimes the wife feels that she is more intelligent, better qualified and good in taking decisions.
Commitment in Marriage
All married people must know that marriage is a permanent relationship. In marriage they are committing themselves to each other for the rest of their lives by promising in the presence of God to stay ‘till death us do part
What is Nourishing and Cherishing?
The Bible says that the husband should ‘nourish and cherish’ his wife like Christ – nourishes and cherishes the church Eph 5:28, 29. What is meant by nourishing and cherishing the wife?
Nourishing the wife: Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionary, gives the meaning of ‘nourish’ as ‘to feed’, ‘to furnish with food’, ‘to support’, ‘to help forward the growth of in any way
Stewardship of God’s Heritage!
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate”.
Biblical Teaching on Marriage
A recent study on divorce has revealed that divorce is increasing in India. In New Delhi alone, 30 to 75 divorce cases are files everyday. It has been found that in the last one decade divorce has increased by 150% in Kerala, 150% in Punjab and Haryana, 40% in Calcutta and 25% in Madras, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Passive Smoking
Smoking affects not only the smokers but also others who are exposed to the fumes from smokers. The exposure to the toxic fumes generated by smokers is called passive smoking. Dr Cedric F. Garland said, “The link between passive smoking and health problem are now as solid as any findings in Epidemiology (the science of epidemics)”.
What Should I Do to Love My Wife?
A middle aged Christian officer, once approached a pastor and said, “Pastor I am a believer. I loved my wife before my marriage very much. I married her because of her appearance and her good status in life. After a married life of six years, I find it very difficult to love her now”. The pastor wanted to know the reason behind the problem
Suggestions to Ex-Smokers!
Turn your problem to the Lord. When you get the temptation or craving for smoking say aloud the Bible verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil 4:13 and pray to God for strength. He is able to help those who are tempted. “For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted”. Heb 2:19
A B C of victory over smoking
When I studied in the high school I had a friend. He was a Christian but he fell into bad company and became a chain of smoker and a drug addict. He was not happy with his bad habits. He wanted to stop them but could not do so.