DAILY COUNSEL: BISHOP DAG HEWARD MILLS ; GOOD MARRIAGES

GOOD MARRIAGES GOOD MARRIAGES READ: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord. Proverbs 18:22 It is a blessing to have a good marriage and I am aware of many great and good marriages that are marvellous blessings. What are some of the blessings of a great marriage? A good marriage is a blessing because two are better than one: Ecclesiastes 4:9- 12. A good marriage is a blessing because a married couple can do ten times as much as a single person: Deuteronomy 32:30. A good marriage is a blessing because a married man has great favour with God: Proverbs 18:22. However, there are many different types of marriages. Not all marriages end up achieving the aim of being a blessing to the couple. “Counterfeit” marriages only exist because there are real and good marriages. But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless SUCH SHALL HAVE TROUBLE in the flesh: but I spare you. 1 Corinthians 7:28 Paul prophesied that those who marry would have trouble in the flesh. Perhaps that is why he did not marry. For example, through Eve, Adam’s life and ministry were destroyed. Through Eve, the whole human race has been sent into darkness and difficulty Some people have excellent marriages. For some people, marriage is the greatest comfort they will ever have and for others, marriage is the greatest cross they will ever bear. May the arms of those who are deeply embedded in difficult, irreversible marriage situations be strengthened! Use the knowledge, the understanding and the wisdom that you receive from the word of God to fight the good fight of faith. Marriage is one of the tests we face and we must succeed in it!