-by Charles Box
Marriage is a covenant, a sacred bond between a man and a woman wherein they agree to become joined to one another for the purpose of establishing a permanent home. Marriage was instituted and ordained by God. (Genesis 2:21-25) The first couple, being male and female, shows us God’s design for the family. The Bible says, “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: But whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4) The book of Proverbs offers much help for our families. Here are a few things we learn from that great Bible book.

1. Families that trust the Lord will be blessed. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.” (Proverbs 3:5-8)
2. God blesses the house of the righteous and curses the home of the wicked. “The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.” (Proverbs 3:33)
3. Love should always fill our homes. “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (Proverbs 15:17)
4. It is crucial that children be taught to honor their parents. “A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.” (Proverbs 15:20)
5. Our Lord is in our home to help us when troubles come and life gets hard. “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” (Proverbs 18:10)

Society suffers when homes fail. Today’s society is reaping the fruit of weak, ineffective, fractured and broken homes. The home is under attack by the devil. In our fight against Satan,
let’s do what we can to save our families. Be a faithful Christian and help your family go to heaven. (Acts 8:26-40)