Proverbs 25:24 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.” (Proverbs 25:24 KJV)

Again, this passage is reminding the obvious - it is not good to be contentious and quarrelsome. Hence, this tells us not to be one. Though it highlights one party as a brawler, this counsel is for both parties in a conjugal union. Marriage, by design, is founded on love, with mutual care for each other. The goal is to draw in closeness not to drive away each other to the corner of a rooftop. But, of course, every relationship is marked with flaws, passed on by the sinful DNA of Adam. That, we must be sensitive, with trust in the Lord's spirit of grace and love.

Marriage is formed by two imperfect individuals. With that reality, living with a brawling woman or man in a wide house is a likely scenario, as this reminder highlights. Without the solid bonding of God's love, this possibility could happen. So, as children of God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus-who must be in the heart of every marriage, the counsel of His Word is our rock of help and hope.

For every home to be a dwelling of joy and peace, Apostle Peter exhorts with these words: “Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” (1 Peter 3:1-2, 7-8 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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