TUESDAY July 9, 2024
Making Your Own Home
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
Ephesians 5:31
God in His wisdom commanded, Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). The word joined means “to cling,” “to stick,” “stay or keep close,” “follow closely,” “to cleave,” or “to adhere.” When two people marry, they are joined––literally glued together before God for life.
When you become married, you are to leave your father and mother’s home and become a separate family. A husband should financially be prepared to leave his parents’ house and start a new home with his wife. You are to be joined to her––glued together––spending time with her. As a husband, work on building an intimate relationship with your wife.
I have seen that if married couples fail to leave their parents’ house, they will have marital issues. The same problem exists if you are always spending time at your parents’ house––something is wrong. How can you be glued to your wife if you are constantly not home? It is the same problem if your wife is constantly at her parents’ house.
However, Young Couples, keep in mind that your parents are not to be cast aside. They should not be forgotten. Your parents are to be loved, respected and cherished. Also take into account that your parents and grandparents have a lot of wisdom to help you in your new marriage. It is good to listen to godly advice.
“Home is the grandest of all institutions.”
~C.H. Spurgeon~
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