Introduction: Why are so many relationships failing today? Yes. I agree. There are no “perfect” relationships. However, if our Lord Jesus is perfect, and He is, then He would know how to build a relationship that will last a lifetime….not perfect but BLESSED. He gives us not only instructions but also His overcoming life to enable us to make the most of our relationships.

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These principles will work for any relationship.

1. Medicine for our Marriages! (Col 3:18,19)

“18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”

Two things. According to this and other Scriptures, the wife’s role is to come under the authority of a husband…God holds him accountable as a provider, protector, and priest of hi home. As she does, she is “submitting” to Jesus Christ who submitted to His Father’s will. 

On the other hand, the husband is to “love” – unconditionally – his wife as himself (Eph 5:22-33)….blemishes and all. If you do a word study on these words, you’ll discover “submit” is ὑποτάσσω(hoop-ot-as’-so), which means to place under, to put myself into subjection. If you do a word study on these words, you’ll discover “love” is agape, which means unconditional. Furthermore, the Lord instructs the husband not to be bitten with bitterness. 

2. Purpose for Parenting! (Col 3:20,21)

“20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.”

Both children and parents have guidelines for functioning in the home. 

Conclusion: Bottom line: Our God knows what is best! All of this is possible because of Jesus Christ’s power for the hour!