WHAT ABOUT THOSE RELATIONSHIPS?

Putting on a show of pseudo love and honor to be recognized by others only, is inadequate for establishing a true and pure relationship. If one does so for the sake of praise and accolades these will soon turn into ashes of a failed relationship. As a child I remember this type of action being called: “showing off”. When the heart is right, showing off will not be a factor of true love.

According to the Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 13, true love goes beyond the measures often set by humanity. You can be an angel and talk “holy talk” and perform “holy deeds” to impress, but it must go beyond those evaluations. Impressing peers and strangers should not be the primary purpose of maintaining a solid relationship. It’s what happens behind closed doors that becomes truth.

The trials that couples face today are no different than in the past. Society has made it convenient to abandon relationships with the stroke of a judge’s pen. Irreconcilable differences is the culprit in too many cases. A desire to do things your way generally means the vows of matrimony and commitment “for better or worse” is devalued by society and the rule of law.

It is common knowledge that complete agreement 100% of the time between two people will never be lasting. The agreement to wed and site vows of commitment are cast aside when one member or both lose sight of those essential elements. A binding force stronger than each ones will must be in place. This is God in each life influencing by His Spirit the strong development of character.

Now what about the children conceived in this relationship? We cannot afford to abandon the offspring of relationships. These are the promised children the two have desired to bring into an uncertain world. Again, the binding source must be instruction by both parents of God’s role for their lives. There may be twists and turns in the roads taken but leading them in His paths will certainly do no ill will.

In summary, be true to your commitment and oath before God. He is the rewarder of those who seek Him wholeheartedly.