Christian marriage, with families living in the
enjoyment of the knowledge of our Lord Jesus and living in accordance with the
pattern set out in the Scriptures, is a wonderful blessing, and a pillar in the
gatherings of the Christian Church
In choosing a partner for life, I have the conscious
knowledge that marriage is a gift from God; a blessing that is characterized by
the giver; and one for which we can continually thank Him. I pray that
with the help of God's Holy Spirit, and under the Lordship of my Saviour, I may
be kept from failure in this area in which I am seeking to help others.
I am stirred to write as I see the sad effects in
young people's lives of going their own way in their relationship with the
opposite sex. The question of choosing a partner affects our whole
spiritual outlook; how many promising lives have been ruined by a wrong
choice! We all have to own our weakness and how much the old nature has
to be kept in the place of death; but we can also be thankful that the grace of
God is available for our every need.
The guidelines which I seek to give, you will
realise, are completely contrary to those which are promoted by the world
around; and not respected by some Christians either. In reading on I
would ask that you do not view things from the worlds perspective, but
prayerfully consider these things before the word of God. Young people,
you probably think you know better (I did) but allow the Holy Spirit to open
your mind to the teaching from God's word and the reward God gives for
obedience, faithfulness and patience, will be more than you ever could have
imagined.
Older believers, parents and those who work with
young people, I believe we owe it to the generation following, to be clear and
uncompromising in our advice and principles in matters of this kind. What
I am pleading for is a united stand against the levity with which relationships
with the opposite sex are often treated with gossip and joking. Our young
people's spiritual welfare is at stake and we look to see the joining of
Christian young people in marriage, as guided by our Lord, with the resultant
joy and blessing as they serve Him together.
These words are written for those who love the
Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord and desire to live their lives for
His pleasure....
Title : "THE CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE TASK"
Description : Christian marriage, with families living in the enjoyment of the knowledge of our Lord Jesus and living in accordance with the patt...