THE SECRET OF FAMILY HAPPINESS

If you are inclined  to dismiss the possibility that the Bible can help to make families happy, consider  this:  The One who inspired the Bible is the Originator of the marriage arrangement.  (Genesis 2:18-25 ) The Bible says that his name is Jehovah. (Psalm 83:18)  He is the Creator and 'the Father, to whom every family owes it name.'  (Ephesians 3:14, 15)  Jehovah has  observed family  life since mankind's beginning.  he knows the problems that can arise and has given counsel for solving them.  Throughout history, those who sincerely applied Bible principles in their family life found greater happiness. 

For example, a housewife in Indonesia was a compulsive gambler.  For years she neglected her three children and regularly quarreled with her husband.  Then she started to study the Bible.  Gradually the woman came to believe what the Bible said.  When she applied its counsel, she became a better wife. Her efforts  based on Bible principles, brought happiness to her entire family.

A housewife in Spain says:  "We had been married only a year when we began to have serious problems."  She and her husband did not have much in common, and  they spoke little except when they were arguing.  Despite having a young daughter, they decided to get a legal separation.  Before that happened, though, they were encouraged to look into the Bible.  They studied its counsel for married men and women and began to apply it.  Before long, they could communicate peacefully, and their small family was happily united.

Next time: Conclusion of THE SECRET OF FAMILY HAPPINESS

From the book: THE SECRET OF FAMILY HAPPINESS; 1996