How to Make Your Family Life Happy

THE KEY TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

Family problems are easier to cope 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 described 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 wonderful prospects lie ahead! Even now, we can enjoy happy family life by applying God's instructions in his Word, the Bible. 

Next time: CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Worship That God Approves

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?