THE KEY TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

Family problems are easier to cop with when Bible counsel is applied.  In fact, applying such counsel is the key to family happiness.  So husbands, love your wife and treat her as Jesus treats his congregation.  Wives, submit  to the headship of your husband, and follow the example of the capable wife describes at Proverbs 31:10-31. Parents, train your children.  (Proverbs 22:6) Fathers, 'preside over your household in a fine manner.' (1 Timothy 3:4, 5; 5:8)  And children, obey your parents.  (Colossians 3:20) None in the family  are perfect, for all make mistakes. So be humble, asking one another for forgiveness.

Truly, the Bible contains a wealth of valuable counsel and instruction regarding  family life.  Moreover, it teaches us about God's new world and an earthly  paradise filled with happy people who worship Jehovah.  (Revelation 21:3, 4)  What wonder prospects lie ahead!  Even now, we can enjoy a happy family life by applying God's instructions found in his Word, the Bible. 

Next time: Worship That God Approves, Chapter Fifteen

From the Book: What Does the Bible Really Teach? 2005 and 2006