Title [Text: Hebrews 13:4] Respect marriage
May is Family Month. Our concern for the home will have to be renewed. In today's text, the writer of Hebrews urges us to “honor marriage.” As we reflect on the meaning of these words, I hope that the precious work of restoring our families will take place during the Family Month.
1. Marriage is made by the grace of God.
The family system has existed since the beginning of history. It is a system established by God. Adam and Eve were the first married couples to be married through the marriage of God. The Bible testifies that the family that continues after that comes through the grace of God. Marriage is not by human choice or chance. It is made by God's pairing.
In Mark 10:9, Jesus Himself said, "Therefore, what God has joined together cannot be separated." The true mediator is God, and the true officiant is also God. Therefore, all believers should cherish marriage. Knowing that among the gifts God has given us is family, we should give thanks and give glory to God. At the same time, all married couples should do their best to protect their families, knowing that they are a couple that God has allowed.
During that time, we have been educated and heard numerous sermons on the issue of filial piety to our parents and raising our children properly. But most importantly, it is a marital problem. Husbands should love their wives as if they were their own bodies, and wives should respect and obey their husbands, but the reality is that even these basic ethics are not observed. Conflict and discord between husband and wife is a sin of blasphemy that betrays God's grace. If there is a conflict or discord between husband and wife, let's think deeply about the fundamental problem. I hope that you will reflect on whether it is possible to have such a discord before the God who made us husband and wife, repent, and do your best to restore the family.
2. Sexual offenses are contempt for marriage.
3. Divorce is against the command to honor marriage.
Divorce is fashionable these days. The divorce rate is rising rapidly. One in three couples is said to be divorced. It can't be a serious problem. The reason for divorce is simple. They break up easily because they don't match their personalities, because they don't have financial ability, because of cheating, because of quarrels with their parents-in-law, etc. The Bible declares that you cannot divorce for any reason. “What God has joined together, cannot man separate?” If you believe in God, it is given to you when you follow God's will. Seeing divorced people makes a lot of people around them unhappy. It causes pain to parents, brothers and children. They can never be happy either. When it is really difficult to be together, please pray together. I want you to think about how the Lord has loved us. I want you to think about why God made you a couple. Please view everything positively. I sincerely hope that you will pray and love for the other person. Only through faith can families in crisis be restored.
I hope that families will be restored to heaven by valuing marriage.