THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONS

By Jackline Nyambura

EVERLASTING GOSPEL HERALDS April 2013

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THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONS

GOOD RELATIONS WITH OTHERS IN SUPPORT OF THE BIBLE Relationships are not bad in themselves, but are made bad when practiced in a wrong way. There are different types of relationships; 1. God to Man Relationship 2. Man to Woman Relationship 3. Parent to Child Relationship Let us look at each of this categories in details;

1) GOD TO MAN RELATIONSHIP

The carnal mind is at enmity with God. Jesus died on the cross so as to bring back the friendship between fallen man and God and strengthen us to live in a humble and peaceful life through obedience to Gods Law. Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1Samuel 15:22 If we are to be in a good relationship with God, we should not entangle ourselves with earthly things like; ungodly pleasures, games, secular music and movies etc. The Bible says ..No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Luke 16:13. You have to choose between serving God or Satan knowing that a relationship with God is divine and eternal whereas that of Satan is earthly and for a short time. There is always a positive need of keeping close to Jesus because He is our strength, efficiency and power. It is your privilege to turn away from that which is cheap and inferior and rise to a high standard to be respected by men and beloved by God. God calls us to be sharers with Him in the great work of redemption and uplifting humanity. How Great is our God!! As a father takes his son into partnership with him in his business, so the Lord takes His children into partnership with Himself ..For we are labourers together with God... 1 Corinthians 3:9 In God our character should be of a beautiful structure. Would you not rather choose to be a child of God than a servant of Satan and sin having your name registered as an enemy of Christ??? As Jesus was perfect in character, so shall we be perfect in character in we are in partnership and relationship with Him.

2) MAN TO WOMAN RELATIONSHIP

Every person has three distinct stages in life; 1. Birth 2. Marriage 3. Death

True Love is a precious gift, which we receive from Jesus. Pure and holy affection is not a feeling, but a principle. We often mistake true love and infatuation. Whereas true love is gradual and takes into account the Law of God, infatuation is immediate, head strong and disregards the Law of God. You may say, "But I have given my promise, and shall I now retract it?" I answer, If you have made a promise contrary to the Scriptures, by all means retract it without delay, and in humility before God repent of the infatuation that led you to make so rash a pledge. Far better take back such a promise, in the fear of God, than keep it, and thereby dishonor your Maker. Infatuation has led to many a breakage of marriage and regrets of marriage. The heart yearns for human love, but this love is not strong enough, or pure enough, or precious enough, to supply the place of the love of Jesus. Only in his/her Saviour can the husband/wife find wisdom, strength, and grace to meet the cares, responsibilities, and sorrows of life. Before getting into any engagement, one should consult the parents. Slighting a mothers love, dishonouring a fathers care are sins that stand registered against us. Both man and woman should minister to each others happiness in their entire marriage life. Love is a plant of heavenly origin. It is not unreasonable; it is not blind. It is pure and holy. But the passion of the natural heart is another thing altogether. While pure love will take God into all its plans, and will be in perfect harmony with the Spirit of God, passion will be headstrong, rash, unreasonable, defiant of all restraint, and will make the object of its choice an idol. In all the deportment of one who possesses true love, the grace of God will be shown. Modesty, simplicity, sincerity, morality, and religion will characterize every step toward an alliance in marriage. Those who are thus controlled will not be absorbed in each other's society, at a loss of interest in the prayer meeting and the religious service. As youths, let us all dedicate our lives unto Jesus for He says He has great plans for us for our future if only we will obey Him. Think of how many hearts you have kept in hope after giving promises of infatuation. Retract them if they are not according to scripture then ask God for forgiveness and you will be walking in the right way with Him. A relationship founded on Gods love and promises is the best relationship that a man and woman can have. Seek it therefore!!

3) PARENT TO CHILD RELATIONSHIP

Every parent has the obligation to care, provide and guide his/her child from childhood to adulthood. The childhood stage is a very cautious stage and this is the time when the parent should take all the time and expenses to mold the childs character. The parents should train the child to have respect for God and obey His Word. Many parents who neglect this duty are putting up Satans helpers. The parent shape and determine the childs future either to be of a good character or a bad one. Many parents do not have time for their children because; A mother gives birth and the baby to a house help. This baby spends most time of its childhood at the hands of this house help thus learning from her/him and not from the parent. When the child gets to the school age, the parent takes him/her to a boarding school where the teachers and students are the only examples to follow.

Due to this, the parents never get the chance to study and correct the character of the child. This eventually bring a great loss to both the parent and the child. It also minimises the love between the parent and the child which is gained between birth to the 12th year (the Golden Age). Parents may work hard for the nourishment and a high class lifestyle for their children, but that cannot compensate the neglect of their God given duty. Woe! unto you that do not reprove your child but instead work so hard to put up an army to fight Christ instead of joining Him to fight Satan. Parents have greatly played a role in the corruption that is in the world and in the youths. Parents, try to make up with your children. Teach the child so as he can grow as a God fearing person, revealing Christs character and to be of benefit to the society thus influencing those he comes across into the light and not darkness. CONCLUSION Our destiny lies on Gods hands if only we trust and obey Him. A great future lies ahead of us. Let us all trust in Jesus our hope of glory. Take the privileges, follow the narrow way by studying the Word of God that has life in it lest you perish out of ignorance. John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 1 John 5:11-14 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, He heareth us. Our time here is short. We can pass through this world but once; as we pass along, let us make the most of life. May God Bless You!

Written by, JACKLINE NYAMBURA (Church in Nyeri) April 2013

EVERLASTING GOSPEL HERALDS

P.O. Box 59461-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA everlastinggospelheralds@gmail.com
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