Broken Homes And Remedy
BROKEN HOMES!!!
CAUSES OF BROKEN HOMES
1. Cultural shift - a decline of religion and morality (2Timothy 3:1-5; Colossians 2:8).
2. A wrong choice in marriage (Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 19:13).
3. The negative influence of parents, friends, etc. (Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 13:20).
4. Lack of genuine sacrificial love (1John 3:16; Romans 5:7-8).
5. Communication breakdown (Matthew 5:37).
6. Sexual Unfaithfulness between a couple (Hebrews 13:4).
7. Stinginess, meanness, or poor economic planning (1 Timothy 6:10).
8. Preference for a child over another child (siblings) Genesis 25:28.
9. Undue attachment to job or other things than the family (Psalms 127:2).
10. Worldly pleasure (1John 2:15).
EFFECTS AND REMEDY FOR BROKEN HOMES
Some effects of a broken home include:
1. Husbands abandon spouses and children.
2. Wives walk out of the marriage.
3. Either or both live alone or with strange fellows.
4. Children suffer emotional stress arising from abandonment.
5. Children may lose interest in relationships and life in general.
6. Children are likely to exhibit anti-social behaviours.
7. Complete and unified parental love is lacking.
8. Society witnesses an increase in crime rate.
B. REMEDY FOR BROKEN HOMES
Those who suffer the pains of broken homes can apply the following solutions:
1. Embrace the love of Jesus through salvation. (Romans 5:8).
2. Commit everything to God in prayer. He is greater than any difficulty. Psalm 50:15; Jeremiah 32:27).
3. Ask God to make you a better person in the present circumstances. (Psalms 51:10).
4. Seek the help of other Christians. (Proverbs 11:14).
5. Seek Professional help and counsel.
6. Learn to forgive and seek reconciliation or restoration. (Ephesians 4:32; Romans 12:18; Isaiah 57:18).
7. Be patient to meet your spou
se at their point of need. (Ecclesiastes 7:8; 1Corinthians 7:1. For prayers and counseling, call me on+234 7015355297, or email me on [email protected]. God bless you.
