The role of women in marriage

The woman is of great importance to the Christian home. With her is the responsibility of helping her husband and building her house according to God's will. Her role is much bigger and more significant than the woman herself thinks.

Paul compares the woman with the church (Eph 5:22,23), just as the church obeys her husband who is Christ, the woman has the same role in her home, in relation to her husband. A woman's submission is not in the dispute of who is stronger or more intelligent, but in the awareness of knowing what her duty is as a woman. And that her husband is a representative of Christ in his home. After all, we should be obedient to God because we love Him and not because we are afraid of Him.

The world distorts biblical words to diminish the importance of women, leading them to believe that they are inferior to men and therefore must prove their validity and competence, when in fact, Christ loved her so much that he gave his life for her and still does not. meaning of sex, treating both with the same significance and decency.

The Bible emphasizes the respect a woman should have for her husband, because a woman's respect is all a man wants. In fact, everything a Christian man does is to please God and have his wife's respect (Eph. 5:33).

Knowing this, the Christian woman's role in marriage is to take care of her home, respect her husband, be a friendly shoulder in times of distress, be the desired counselor when there are uncertainties of thoughts, be the wise woman when discernment is lacking and the firm structure on which your spouse and children can lean.

Woman, being submissive is being smart and not weak. To be submissive is to respect the limits established by God for your own good. Being submissive is not accepting abuse, but recognizing your value before the Creator!

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FORGIVE TO BE FORGIVEN!

Forgiveness is one of the most liberating things anyone can do. Unforgiveness is like a stone tied to someone's leg, which drags them to the bottom of the sea.

If God has forgiven our sins and if we want to be like God, what reasons can we have for not forgiving someone?

If we forgive, we receive forgiveness; this is a truth that should motivate us. If we really understand what Jesus did on the cross, forgiveness must flow from our hearts.

You are kind and forgiving, Lord,

rich in grace

to all who call on you.

Psalm 86:5

Then Peter approached Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, Not up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21-22

And when you are praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your heavenly Father may also forgive his sins. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your sins."

Mark 11:25-26

Be careful.

"If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times a day, and comes back to you seven times and says, 'I am sorry,' forgive him."

Luke 17:3-4

Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you have against each other. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

For if you forgive one another's trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive one another, your heavenly Father will not forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6:14-15

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

If one of you has caused grief, he has not only caused it to me, but also, in part, so that I may not be too severe with all of you. The punishment that was imposed by the majority is sufficient. Now, on the contrary, you must forgive him and console him, so that he is not dominated by excessive sadness. Therefore, I recommend that you reaffirm the love you have for him.

2 Corinthians 2:5-8

"Judge not and you will not be judged. Condemn not and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.

Luke 6:37

"It is I, myself, the one who erases

your transgressions, for my sake,

and that you don't remember anymore

of your sins.

Isaiah 43:25

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God's grace,

Ephesians 1:7

For he rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, namely, the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13-14

Let the wicked forsake his way;

and the evil man, his thoughts.

Let him turn to the Lord,

who will have mercy on him;

turn to our God,

for he willingly gives his pardon.

Isaiah 55:7

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GOD DOES NOT APPROVE A SECOND MARRIAGE IF YOUR FIRST SPOUSE IS ALIVE!!!

Message for those who care what God thinks... You won't hear this in churches but that's what the Bible says:

If you were previously married and separated or divorced for any reason. Exception: in the case of prostitution (porneia) and now you are in a new relationship, know: God does not approve of your new relationship

God is not in it

It is not possible to be happy with the Boyfriend, nor with the girlfriend

Is the spouse alive? If so, you put yourself in adultery and whoever joins you also becomes an adulterer!

Adultery is a sin. Those who practice this act are opposing the will of God. Tampering means breaking the vow that is made during marriage, unfaithfulness.

Whoever commits adultery is disobeying a commandment of God. When two people unite in marriage, they do so not only before men, but before God.

But I say that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, causes her to become an adulteress, and whoever marries the divorced woman commits adultery.

Matthew 5:32

He replied, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."

Mark 10:11-12

Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony between Christ and Belial? What is common between the believer and the unbeliever?

2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that someone commits, outside the body he commits them; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, who was given to you in marriage to be honored by all; the conjugal bed, kept pure; for God will judge the immoral and adulterers.

Hebrews 13:4

OFFICIALIZE YOUR UNION !!!

 

This message is not a judgment but an exhortation!!!

You who are a Christian and who live together or have a boyfriend?

Do you live a married life while being single?

Know that you are in sin

Change this situation to please God and not give the enemy loopholes!

Officialize before God and men your union. But, some say: It's just a paper! No !!! It's a commitment made!

Otherwise, it's easy to join, it's easy to separate!

Think about it! Besides, You are putting your spiritual life and your salvation at risk! Fix your way while there's still time!

Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony between Christ and Belial? What is common between the believer and the unbeliever?

2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that someone commits, outside the body he commits them; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, given to you by God, and that you are not your own? You were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Don't be fooled: "Bad company corrupts good morals".

1 Corinthians 15:33

Houses and riches are inherited from parents,

but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Marriage must be honored by all; the conjugal bed, kept pure; for God will judge the immoral and adulterers.

Hebrews 13:4

But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

1 Corinthians 7:9

Hypocrisy is pretense. God wants his followers to be honest and just, without hypocrisy. The hypocrite hides his faults to appear "very holy." This is wrong. We need to acknowledge our mistakes in order to receive forgiveness and mend our lives.

Hypocrisy is injustice. The hypocrite judges the mistakes of others but ignores his own. In so doing, the hypocrite judges and condemns himself! His own words pick him up.

Hypocrisy is also saying that you follow God but not obeying his commandments. We often say that we have surrendered everything to God when in fact there is still much that we have not submitted to him. But God always forgives those who repent of their hypocrisy.

how happy is that

to whom the Lord does not lay blame

and in whom there is no hypocrisy! While I kept my sins hidden,

my body was wasting away from so much moaning. For day and night

your hand was heavy on me;

my strength was running out

like in dry weather. So I acknowledged before you my sin

and I did not cover up my faults.

I said, "I will confess my transgressions,"

to the Lord,

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Psalms 32:2-5

Therefore, you who judge others are inexcusable; for you are condemning yourself in what you judge, since you who judge practice the same things.

Romans 2:1

Therefore, get rid of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and all kinds of backbiting.

1 Peter 2:1

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs: beautiful on the outside, but inside you are full of bones and all kinds of filth. inside are full of hypocrisy and evil.

Matthew 23:27-28

In the meantime, when a crowd of thousands had gathered, to the point where they were trampling one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. nothing hidden that will not be discovered, or hidden that will not be known.

Luke 12:1-2

"Why do you notice the speck that is in your brother's eye and not notice the beam that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is a beam in yours? Hypocrite, first take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

Matthew 7:3-5

Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, "'This people honors me

with the lips,

but your heart is far from me. In vain they adore me;

your teachings

nothing but rules

taught by men'".

Matthew 15:7-9

If we claim to have fellowship with him but walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

1 John 1:6

They claim they know God, but by their actions they deny him; they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

Titus 1:16

If a brother or sister is in need of clothing and daily food and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and be fed," but you don't give them anything, what's the use of that? ?

James 2:15-16

Like a bad tooth or a dislocated foot

is confidence in the hypocrite

in time of difficulty.

Proverbs 25:19

"Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Matthew 7:15

Like a layer of nail polish

on an earthen vessel,

the friendly lips

can hide an evil heart. Who hates disguises his intentions

with the lips,

but in his heart he harbors falsehood. Though your talk is smooth,

don't believe him,

for their heart is full of evil. He can pretend and hide his hate,

but his wickedness will be exposed in public.

Proverbs 26:23-26

But Jesus, realizing their evil intention, asked: "Hypocrites! Why are you putting me to the test?

Matthew 22:18

Breed of vipers, how can you who are evil say good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Matthew 12:34

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. Such teachings come from hypocritical men and liars, whose consciences are seared

1 Timothy 4:1-2

"Therefore, when you give alms, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, in order to be honored by others. I assure you, they have already received their full reward. But when you give alms, that your left hand does not know what your right hand is doing, so that you may help in secret, and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:2-4

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. They like to stand praying in the synagogues and on the street corners, in order to be seen by others. I assure you, they have already received their full reward. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:5-6

"When you fast, do not look sad like the hypocrites, for they change the appearance of their faces so that others may see that they are fasting. I truly say that they have already received their full reward. When fasting, fix your hair and wash your face, so that it will not appear to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father who sees in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:16-18

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TEN REASONS WHY I'M NOT A SPIRITIST

The Bible condemns spiritism. We are not to consult spirits. The only person who can guide and help us is God, no one else. Those who consult spirits open themselves to the influence of demons, which are never good.

Disciples of Jesus have the right to expel spirits but it is important to avoid fascination. Spiritualism can offer power and satisfaction but in the end it brings many serious problems. God is more powerful than any spirit.

"Do not use mediums or seek those who consult spirits, for you will be contaminated by them. I am the Lord, your God.

Leviticus 19:31

“When you enter the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not try to imitate the disgusting things that the nations there do. daughter; who practices divination, or practices magic, or uses omens, or practices sorcery, or performs enchantments; who is a medium, consults spirits, or consults the dead. abominations that the LORD your God will drive those nations out before you.

Deuteronomy 18:9-12

One day, as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit by which she foretold the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters with fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, crying out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim the way of salvation." She continued to do this for many days. Finally, Paul became indignant, turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At the same moment the spirit left her.

Acts of the Apostles 16:16-18

"I will set my face against anyone who consults spirits and against those who seek mediums to follow them, prostituting themselves with them. I will cut him off from among his people.

Leviticus 20:6

"The men or women among you who are mediums or consult spirits will have to be executed. They will be stoned, as they deserve death".

Leviticus 20:27

She even burned her own son in sacrifice, practiced sorcery and divination and resorted to mediums and to those who consulted the spirits. She did evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger.

2 Kings 21:6

Furthermore, Josiah did away with the mediums, those who consulted spirits, the household idols, the other idols, and all the other disgusting things that were in Judah and Jerusalem. He did this to fulfill the requirements of the Law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the temple of the Lord. Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses.

2 Kings 23:24-25

Saul died this way because he was unfaithful to the Lord, was not obedient to the word of the Lord, and even consulted a medium for guidance instead of consulting the Lord. Therefore the Lord put him to death and gave the kingdom to David, son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14

When they say to you, "Find a medium or someone who consults the spirits and mutters incantations, for everyone appeals to their gods and the dead on behalf of the living," answer, "To the law and the commandments!" If they don't speak according to this word, you will never see the light!

Isaiah 8:19-20

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.

1 Timothy 4:1

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 EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Identifying whether someone is emotionally abusing you can be difficult, as it's not always as obvious as physical abuse. However, here are some indicators that could point to possible emotional abuse:

Manipulation: The person constantly manipulates your emotions, makes you feel guilty, or blackmails you to get what they want. Use tactics like silence, indifference, or emotional punishment to control you.

  Constant humiliation and criticism: He constantly and offensively criticizes you, belittles you or ridicules your achievements, ideas or appearance. It makes you feel like you're not enough or that you're always wrong.

Excessive control: The person tries to control all aspects of his life, from his personal relationships to his daily decisions. It dictates what to do, how to feel or how to act, limiting your autonomy and freedom.

  Isolation: The person tries to keep you away from your social or family circle, devalues your relationships and makes you depend exclusively on them. It limits your contact with friends, family or loved ones, generating a feeling of loneliness.

Contempt and lack of empathy: The person shows constant disregard for your feelings, needs, or difficulties. He doesn't show genuine interest in your emotional well-being and minimizes your problems.

  Emotional instability: The person may have extreme mood swings, being warm and gentle one moment and hostile or cruel the next. This creates confusion and makes you feel insecure in the relationship.

  If you experience several of these behaviors on a recurring basis, it is important to consider the possibility that you are experiencing emotional abuse. Remember that you are not alone and seeking the support of friends, family or mental health professionals can be essential to help you get out of this situation and regain your emotional well-being.

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Narcissism is the term used in psychology to describe a preoccupation with oneself. It is a Greek term taken from the name of the mythological Narcissus, who fell in love with his own image and was condemned to die because he did not leave her. A narcissist is a person who exhibits a high level of selfishness, vanity, and pride. He views everything from a “how does this affect me?” perspective. Empathy is impossible for the narcissist because their only perspective is one centered on themselves. In psychology, narcissism is seen as a broad spectrum of conditions ranging from normal to pathological.

The Bible says that we were born sinners from the fall (Romans 5:12). This means that we are born with only sinful tendencies and no ability to be “good” or righteous on our own. What we call “human nature” the Bible calls “flesh” (Galatians 5:19-21). Part of our sinful nature is a total focus on self. This focus, also called “egocentricity,” is how babies see and experience the world. Narcissism is like self-centeredness in that the adult still relates to the world like a child, a perspective that impedes personal growth and relationships.

Psychological theories about narcissism suggest that the narcissistic person uses defense mechanisms to idealize himself so he doesn't have to face his own mistakes (sin) or failures (fallen state). The diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder describes a narcissistic person's behavior patterns as being arrogant, unempathetic, manipulative, and jealous; he also possesses a sense of entitlement and grandiosity. From a biblical perspective, it is clear that these heart conditions are due to pride, which is sin (Proverbs 16:18). The Bible tells us, “Let each one not look to his own interests, but each one also to the things of others” (Philippians 2:4). The narcissist routinely disobeys this command.

Pride is one reason people don't feel they need a savior or forgiveness. Pride tells them that they are “good” people or have a “good” heart. Pride also blinds people to their own personal responsibility and responsibility for sin. Narcissism (pride) masks sin, while the gospel reveals the truth that leads to remorse for sin. Narcissistic traits can be dangerous because, at worst, they will lead a person to destroy others to satisfy the lust of the flesh (2 Timothy 3:2-8).

The Bible addresses issues related to narcissism as part of our sinful natural selves (Romans 7:5). We are slaves of the flesh until we place our faith in Jesus, who sets the captives free (Romans 7:14-25; John 8:34-36). Believers are then slaves of righteousness when the Holy Spirit begins the transforming work of sanctification in their lives. However, believers must surrender to the Lord and humble themselves to have God's perspective instead of a selfish perspective (Mark 8:34). The process of sanctification is about moving away from the self (narcissism) and turning to Jesus.

All people are narcissists until they learn to cover it up and get along in the world or until they recognize their own flesh and repent of their sins. The Lord helps people out of narcissism when they receive Jesus as their Savior (Romans 3:19-26). The believer has the power to begin to love others as himself (Mark 12:31).

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