KEY VERSE :“The villages ceased in Israel, they ceased, until I, Deborah, arose; until I arose, a mother in Israel.“ (Judges 5:7, Darby) Although the primary role of teaching within the family belongs to the father, the mother also assumes a significant part of it. (Proverbs 1:8; 6:22; 13:1). The Bible states: “Listen, my son, […]
KEY VERSE: “Let Reuben live, and not die, nor let his men be few.” (Deuteronomy 33:6 KJV) Moses said: “Let Reuben live, and not die, nor let his men be few.” (Deuteronomy 33:6 KJV). Since families are the fundamental building blocks of nations (Psalm 22:27), large families benefit not only themselves but also the nation […]
KEY VERSE: “Let Reuben live, and not die, and let his men be numerous!” (Deuteronomy 33:6 KJV) We have already seen the effects that broken homes have on young girls, but now let’s examine the challenges faced by young boys when homes are broken. Boys raised in broken homes are more likely to be aggressive […]
KEY VERSE: “Let Reuben live and not die, nor his people be few.” (Deuteronomy 33:6, LSG) The ultimate purpose of marriage, as we have seen before, is to glorify God. The Bible declares: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31, SG21). […]
Fredrick K. C. Price said, “Marriage is a divine ordinance. Without marriage as a divine ordinance, you cannot have a family. You may have a group of people living in the same house, but you cannot have a family. You will have a living arrangement, but not godly relationships.” In other words, if there is […]
“For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.” Hebrews 3:4 “Every wise woman buildeth her house …” Proverbs 14:1 The word “house” in the above passages is not referring to a physical structure, but to a family structure – the individuals who make up the home. It […]
Success in anything in life, and particularly in marriage, is not accidental. It is a product of proper alignment with the truth of God’s Word. No accident is ever said to be successful.,No one succeeds by chance. A successful marriage does not just happen; it is made to happen. A wise man said, “Many people […]
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22 In God’s divine order, submission from a wife to her husband is a necessary requirement for making marriage work. It is also a command from God (Genesis 3:16). From Scripture, we understand that His commandments are not grievous. Sometimes, submission may appear […]
As male and female partners in marriage, we must understand and appreciate the peculiarities which make up our personalities. Men are men and women are women. Understanding the uniqueness of the male gender will help the woman appreciate why her man acts the way he does, thus eliminating problems from the family. “Through wisdom is […]
It is important to understand the place of money in marriage to avoid tension. “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence…” Ecclesiastes 7:12 Money is simply a medium of exchange. It is required to live comfortably on the earth. It is a defence because with it, you will not be embarrassed. However, […]
