Sometimes we find out additional couples' homes have been War Zones. Call it: The War Zone! You see, do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this what you were called so that you may inherit a God's blessing. For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
PERSONAL GRID OF ACCEPTANCE
If they hear anything or learn of any truths that do not promote or protect their shallow, "Me First" mind sets, they quickly reject it in attitude and in action. This immediately promotes isolation, then discouragement, then deception, and finally destruction of what was intended to be God's holy, sweet and fruitful marriage.
The mortal foe of selfless, humble obedience to our Lord Jesus is self-absorbed, arrogant disobedience. This fleshly, carnal attitude is a major doctrine of demons bent on destroying the glory of God in homes all over the world. This "I've got my right" attitude grieves and quenches the Holy Spirit. Your hearts are full of pride, the downfall of everyone.
You both are refusing to "...submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." ( Ephesians 5:21) You really do not want anyone to be Lord over you. You are not willing to be a slave to anyone.
You lack a healthy fear of God. There is no trembling in your soul over offending Jesus. The Bible says, "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise" (Proverbs 10:19)
The kind of reverence for the Lord we are talking about comes when you get sick and tired of your self-absorbed, discontentment. This kind of tender love and honor for the Lord Jesus comes only when you forget about and forsake yourself and your rights. It is when you decide that demonstrating real love for Jesus occurs when you issue or return undeserved or unearned blessings to family members.
Live out this love in your relationships aright now. May your spouse know this verse is true by the way you treat them. If you say that you reverence Christ, then treat others as He treats you.
When you reverence Christ, then your marriage will begin to have the atmosphere of a Safe Haven of Refuge
May God grant grace to all of our homes! Amen
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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- Donald O. Francis
- Donald O. Francis, Writer and author, since 2008. he has attracted many readers to his web contents, e-books and articles through his motivational write-ups and speeches.For any request, comments and suggestions, Feel free to contact me via mail: askdonald2@gmail.com
