THE RELATIONSHIP THAT PLEASES GOD


 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

 " And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." Hebrews 11:6

 "Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14

  The word ' holy ' is the Greek word 'hagiasmos ' it means consecration, purification the effect of consecration sanctification of heart and life . 

   A person can not enter heaven without living a consecrated life . A consecrated life is likened to being a billboard where the fruits of the Holy Spirit are on display to the world . A tree's fruits is what attracts people to it likewise the believer's gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit . 

   The fruits of the Spirit is what attracts people to the Holy Spirit. This is only made possible when a person is living a consecrated life. This is important in any emotional relationship ( marriages ) It is possible for a  Christian to not live a consecrated life . Under such a situation it is difficult to be sensitive to the voice and activities of the Holy Spirit. 

   Such persons are easy tools in the hands of the enemy and a reason for the destruction of families in the church . It is for this reasons that God disciplines Christians and subjects them into hardship to stir up the appetite for holy living .The bible says  "I know, O lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it." Psalms 119:75"

 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. " Hebrews 12:10. 

   The teaching on the importance of holiness in a marriage is needed for couples to experience true love in a relationship . The bible says " God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.  Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—  not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.  Never harm or cheat a fellow believer in this matter by violating his wife, for the Lord avenges all such sins, as we have solemnly warned you before. 

  God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.   Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.  But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another.

 1 Thessalonians 4:3-9

  Whenever couples jointly partake in the Holy communion administered by a mature Christian or pastor , it is an acknowledgement of the sacredness of the marriage (1 Cor7:14; 1Cor 6:19 , 1 Cor 3:17) . Such couples become very sensitive to the Holy Spirit and the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit are evident in their relationship  .

 Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome emotional pains in Jesus name.

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