MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Saturday March 7, 2020
Topic: Marriage Is Honourable
Text: Hebrew 13:1 - 4
In
verses 1 – 3 of this chapter, the author gave commands for the social life and
responsibilities of Christians. It went further to give command on private
lives too (v4). Couples that are believers have a responsibility to give honour
to their marriage, and remain faithful to each other no matter the circumstances
that may follow after they have been joined. This would include promises to
continually love each other mutually, to remain faithful in thought, attitude,
and action, and to support and provide for each other. This book shows how best
to do this – we should stay away from immoral behaviour and adultery which
splits marriages.
God’s
commands against immorality (given for people’s own good) have been in place
for a very long time now (see Ex. 20:14, 17; Job 24:15-24; Prov. 5:15-23).
Christians are to maintain high standards (Matthew 5:27-28). Marriage being
honourable means being right, proper, and for ministers of the gospel as well
as others.
As
marriage is God's institution for the happiness of man and the prevention of
fornication and other abominable vices, he who forbids or discourages it
increases the temptations to fornication, and exposes himself to the just
indignation of God. The writer of Hebrews makes the point that even if no
consequences are seen right away, promiscuous people will incur God’s wrath and
He will surely judge them.
Food for Thought: How honourable is your marriage (For those married)?
Memory verse: Colossians 3:5
Prayer: Ask God to help you remain faithful in your marriage. Pray also for those whose marriages are having problems.
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