"In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self- control and be faithful in everything they do. A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well."(NLT) 1 Timothy 3:11-12
God’s kingdom is full of active members. It is full of people who are dedicated to their calling as Christians. And each Christian has a role to play in the house of God. Each is gifted and that gift must be put to work.
God’s kingdom is His family and He cares for it dearly. He nourishes it to the best of His ability. Today, as family men and women or as potential husbands and wives, God is admonishing us to be faithful to each other.
This is the only way to keep the family unit together. Husbands must stay faithful to wives and vice versa. Many homes have been broken because one or both partners was/were unfaithful. Our homes are mismanaged because fathers have neglected their basic responsibilities.
Television has taken the centre stage in the home such that a bulk of the time spent at home is spent with it. As a result, spouses are frustrated because love and care is not shown towards each other anymore. The attention they had initially from each other is no more and as such, loneliness has raised its ugly head in homes. These frustrations have led to the rise in divorce cases and high number of street and delinquent children.
God, our father needs us to be faithful to each other in His house, i.e. the marriage institution he created irrespective of our position in his Kingdom.
Remember FAITHFULNESS in marriage is not for Deacons only but for ALL CHRISTIANS IN CHRIST.