Can the Bible Help Me to Have a Happy Family?

The Bible's answer

Yes, Here's a sample of wise advice on the Bible that has helped millions of men and women to gain family happiness:

1. Legalize your marriage.   The lifetime commitment of a legal marriage is he foundation for a happy family. -Matthew 19:4-6.

2. Show love and respect. This includes treating your mate in the way that you would like to be treated.  -Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 5:25, 33

3. Avoid harsh words.  Speak kindly, even if your mate says or does something hurtful.   (Ephesians 4:31, 32) As the Bible says at Proverbs 15:1;  "An answer, when mild, turns away rage, but a word causing pan makes anger  to come up."

4. Be faithful to each other.  Reserve your romantic and sexual attention only for your spouse.  (Matthew 5:28)  The Bible says:  "Let marriage be honorable among all, and the marriage bed be without defilement." -Hebrews 13:4. 

5. Train your children with love.  Avoid both leniency and harshness. -Proverbs 20:15; Colossians 3:21.  

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