You shall not murder.
Pretty straightforward, isn't it? One of the easiest commandments to keep. But in Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus goes so far as to equate anger and hatred with murder. Ouch - that's hitting a little closer to home.
This is why love is so important. Our homes should be filled with love. "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." (I Peter 4:8)
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Genesis 29:20
So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because o his love for her.
It really is sad that Laban's trickery ruins this beautiful love story. But since we're not there yet, we'll focus on this part for now. Love made work a privilege. It made serving a joy. Jacob and Rachel were ready to face the world because they loved each other, and that was all that mattered.
Don't ever let go of the love in your marriage. When life gets in the way, remember why you fell in love. Remember how he was your knight in shining armor, how you couldn't wait to see him again, how you loved doing little things for him. Remember that you made a choice and a promise to love him for better or for worse.
It really is sad that Laban's trickery ruins this beautiful love story. But since we're not there yet, we'll focus on this part for now. Love made work a privilege. It made serving a joy. Jacob and Rachel were ready to face the world because they loved each other, and that was all that mattered.
Don't ever let go of the love in your marriage. When life gets in the way, remember why you fell in love. Remember how he was your knight in shining armor, how you couldn't wait to see him again, how you loved doing little things for him. Remember that you made a choice and a promise to love him for better or for worse.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Genesis 20:13
[Abraham said] "And when God had me wander from my father's household, I said to her, 'This is how you can show your love to me: Everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'"
Oh, for Pete's sake, Abraham! Did you really not learn your lesson back in chapter 12? Why on earth do you keep doing this to your wife? (Although I have to admit it really surprises me that he's still worried about men hitting on her now, when Sarah is 90 years old. Apparently she was a pretty hot old lady!)
So anyways, here we have the same story, just another king. And we learn that Abraham told Sarah that lying for him would prove her love. Seriously? That old line? "If you really love me..."
I want to be a wife who demonstrates love to her husband. I want my words and actions to reflect that I love and respect him. But first and foremost, my life needs to reflect my obedience to God. God first, my husband second.
Oh, for Pete's sake, Abraham! Did you really not learn your lesson back in chapter 12? Why on earth do you keep doing this to your wife? (Although I have to admit it really surprises me that he's still worried about men hitting on her now, when Sarah is 90 years old. Apparently she was a pretty hot old lady!)
So anyways, here we have the same story, just another king. And we learn that Abraham told Sarah that lying for him would prove her love. Seriously? That old line? "If you really love me..."
I want to be a wife who demonstrates love to her husband. I want my words and actions to reflect that I love and respect him. But first and foremost, my life needs to reflect my obedience to God. God first, my husband second.
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