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Role of a Husband

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   Man,  Be Christ-like? Marriage is an important aspect of our Life. God designed marriage and of all the creation that He made, He said It is " Very good". God who is the inventor of marriage,  gave us the manual ( The Bible), as to how this marriage is to be 'maintained.'' Many, are ignorant that God has given instructions about "Marriage Covenant ".    It is good that there are churches that emphasize the need of counseling before marriage, in fact, some churches has made it so compulsory that no marriage is conducted without counseling. whereas some become interested in the manual when they find that " Marriage is on fire.". Anyway, Better late than never. If we continue to Abide by His word that God has given, surely we will conclude that Marriage is Good, Life is Good.   Husband's Role : Husband - head of the house. Someone well pointed out that the inscription on some people's door which reads ' Christ is the Head of t...

Role of a Wife.

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  Family matters . Role of a wife   Someone said marriage is like two people riding a horse. Depends: who is leading the horse. God decided that "Man is the head of his wife ". This may not be well digested by a woman, who holds the world views. The wife is called upon to submit ( Honor and respect )to her husband. (Eph 5:22 , Col 3:18 ,1 Tim 2:11, 1 pet 3:1). In the present age, this sounds to be an abomination in the sight of the world.  Two main reasons  Most of the Marriages break or fall apart for primarily two reasons (though there are others ). Immorality on part of the husband ( mostly ). Rebellious attitude of the wife ( wanting to dominate and rule ( " head the house").   Sarah: Role Model   Sarah is quoted in the scriptures as a submissive wife. ( 1 pet 3:6 ).The husband being the head of the house does not mean that the wife cannot advise the husband. Sarah gave good advice to her husband to put away Hagar ( God backed it up ).  A mee...