WINNING A HEART VERSUS STEALING AFFECTIONS - THE PURPOSE OF A HUSBAND - Marriage Counseling With The Wondeful Counselor - Part VII

THE PURPOSE OF THE HUSBAND IS TO OBTAIN THE PURE AFFECTIONS OF A WOMAN’S HEART

OBTAINING THE PURE AFFECTIONS

Affection - a zealous (enthusiastic) attachment ADEL

Are you attached to someone or have feelings of attachment to someone ? That is affection. How did you get there ? Were you won by character qualities or were your affections stolen without you understanding how it happened ? Communication of some sort certainly played a role. Is it a physical thing ? It is nothing unusual for a man to obtain the affections of a woman’s heart. It happens all the time. For an impure man to obtain the impure affections of a woman’s heart is a great tragedy. Yet, when a pure man obtains the pure affections of a woman’s heart, it is a miracle of the grace of GOD in JESUS CHRIST. How is it a miracle do you ask ? Only God can make a human heart pure.

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin ? (PROVERBS 20:9) Obviously, no man or woman can make such a claim. The human heart and the affections that stream out of it are not naturally pure and clean. The fountain of the heart must be purified before the streams can become pure. And just what is it that makes a heart pure or impure in God's view of things ? Foul and explicit language or indiscreet or perverted acts of sexual expression do not make a heart impure. These are just the outward evidence testifying that the heart is impure. So what is it that makes a heart pure or impure according to God ? Selfish or unselfish motives. An impure heart is ruled by selfish motives and a pure heart is generally guided by unselfish motives under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Consequently, it may be understood that all failed relationships share a common bond - selfishness.

Whenever the motives are selfish for obtaining another person's affections, it will ultimately result in emotional confusion and pain.

God does not bless selfishness and He is constantly exerting an influence upon our thoughts and feelings - upon our very consciences to lead us away from it. No one in heaven lives for self and no one controlled by selfishness will ever be permitted to live there throughout eternity.

The husband will have no assurance that his own affections are pure or that he is obtaining the pure affections of his wife’s heart unless he knows that both their hearts are being made pure by the presence of CHRIST. How do we reach this conclusion ? Their affections are not naturally pure because their hearts are not naturally pure. The heart of no human being is naturally pure. This is hard truth for some to accept and often proves to be a crossroads for many when challenged to receive Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.

The heart must be purified and sanctified. If the feelings of the natural heart are not restrained and brought into subjection by the sanctifying influence of the grace of God received through the channel of faith, the thoughts of the heart are not pure and holy. The heart must be cleansed from its impurity. (Psalms 51:2/1 Timothy 1:5/1 John 1:9, 3:2,3/1 Peter 1:22/2 Corinthians 7:1)

Nothing but repentance and faith can make an impure heart pure. Through faithful, thorough confession of sin, the heart is cleansed from its moral impurity. (1 John 1:9) God intended the marriage relationship to be a foretaste of heaven. Heaven is pure and holy, and those who pass thru the gates of the city of God must be clothed with inward and outward purity. (Matthew 5:8/Revelation 21:27/Psalms 24:3,4)

Pure affections come from a pure heart. By making CHRIST first in their affections, the hearts of both the husband and wife will be made purer and purer and drawn closer together.

Let the affections first center in Christ, pass through the right channel, be purified by his Spirit, then they will lead to a yearning of soul for each other... Pure and holy affection is not a feeling, but a principle. If the heart is glowing with the love of God, there will be pure affection... (Colossians 3:1,2/Romans 12:10/Galatians 5:24/2 Timothy 2:22)

Thought question: What if the heart is not glowing with the love of GOD, can there be pure affection between two people ?

The purpose of the husband is to obtain the pure affections of a woman's heart. (Ephesians 5:25,26) He is to win and continue winning the pure affections of her heart. Winning a heart is better than stealing affections and in the long run provides the foundation for a more secure and enduring relationship. Modern society makes no distinction between winning and stealing when it comes to hearts and affection but God does and it is still addressed by the 8th commandment - "Thou shalt not steal" (Exodus 20:15)

By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.

T.K.

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SPECIAL REPORT: SWINE FLU SURVIVORS - WITHOUT VACCINATIONS - Health Instead of Disease Series - Part II

We had it last week. That's right. The swine flu. H1N1 virus. At least 7 out of the 9 symptoms. No diarrhea or vomiting. Mild nausea. Definitely respiratory. The whole family. And we're still here by the grace of God.

Could have easily been infected with it through contact with the public which is part of my job. In the interest of safeguarding the identity and privacy of family members, I don't mention names or ages. I will say, however, that I don't have children who are 2 years old or 5 years old or under 8; the ones being identified as being in the risk groups.

WE DID NOT TAKE ANY VACCINATIONS

Initially, I did not think it was anything more than a common cold when family members were telling me about their symptoms. But as the amount of symptoms increased and tended to linger a bit, I decided to pursue a more aggressive approach to assist the body to heal itself. Here's what we used.

I gave 3 capsules of the herb Cat's Claw (immune system stimulator) to family members.

It was given in 1/4 cup of orange juice that had 1 packet of Emergen - C dissolved in it.

I also gave 3 capsules of Kyolic (garlic in powder form) to them.

I also gave 3 capsules of GOLDENSEAL (antibiotic and digestive tonic) in a separate 1/4 cup of water. Goldenseal is a very powerful antibiotic and digestive tonic. Check with your doctor if you have pre-existing conditions. I repeated this the next day.

It took about 12 hours and symptoms were pretty much gone. They are definitely all gone today - 3 days later. That's it. Bear in mind that the 8 laws of health must be followed as well. I drank plenty of water and even went outside to get fresh air.

Sure...there are many other ways to overcome the H1N1 using natural remedies and we even had some suggestions from friends and acquaintances. I just wanted to try one particular way to see if it would work and it did. No drug medications or vaccinations were used.

For by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. (Revelation 18:23)

In the book of Revelation in the Bible, the word sorceries comes from the greek word - pharmakeia

The word pharmakeia is where we get our word pharmacy from. Here is the entry in the Strong's Bible concordance.

Strong's number 5331 // farmakeia // pharmakeia // far-mak-i'-ah //

from 5332 ; n f

AV - sorcery 2, witchcraft 1; 3

1) the use or the administering of drugs

2) poisoning

According to the Bible, in the last days, many people will be deceived and poisoned by a modern form of sorcery called drug medication.

Drugs never cure. They only change the form and the location of the disease. Herbs when used with understanding, provide a safe and powerful alternative to poisonous drug therapy.

The use of herbs should complement obedience to the 8 laws of health. More information about this at www.issues-of-life.com under health issues.

By attempting to put into practice anything that you have read in this article you release Tyrone Keels from any responsibility for the results if you are dissatisfied with the outcome. Read the full disclaimer for health issues at www.issues-of-life.com

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KRAZY GLUE - NEW FORMULA BONDS RELATIONSHIPS FOREVER - Marriage Counseling With The Wonderful Counselor - Part VI

For many people in marriage, business and in relationships generally, there are times when a unity of minds seems almost and is sometimes really unachievable.

Although it is a situation accepted as quite normal in this world, it was not in the plan of the Creator. It is has always been God's desire and aim to have perfect harmony among all His created beings while retaining a diversity of Christlike characters.

True and lasting unity is the result of having noble goals and purposes in common with one or more other persons. We'll explore it further in this post.

UNITED BY HOLY PURPOSES

AND

SHARED GOALS OF EXCELLENCE

Right thoughts, pure and holy purposes, do not come to us naturally. We shall have to strive for them. A sanctified ambition to excel in imitating the character of Christ is a safe ambition to cherish. (Isaiah 55:7/Philippians 3:8)

It is only by individual, personal effort, aided by the grace of God, that a high standard of moral excellence can be reached. God has elected a certain excellence of character; and every one who, through the grace of Christ, shall reach the standard of his requirement, will have an abundant entrance into the kingdom of glory. (2 Peter 1:3-11)

Those who are united in a common hope and faith in Christ Jesus can be a blessing to one another. (Ephesians 4:11-16/1 Corinthians 1:10)

Christ abiding in the heart of the wife, will be at agreement with Christ abiding in the heart of the husband. They will be striving together for the mansions Christ has gone to prepare for those who love him. (Matthew 18:20,19:6/1 Peter 3:7/1 Corinthians 7:5)

God is the embodiment of benevolence, mercy, and love. Those who are truly connected with Him cannot be at variance with one another. His Spirit ruling in the heart will create harmony, love, and unity."The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance." When these are abiding in the soul, there will be unity of thought and action. Spiritual life will lead to unity. The meekness and lowliness of Christ always leads to unity and hence to strength in united action. (Psalms 55:14/2 Corinthians 13:11/1 Peter 3:8)

All difference and disunion are destroyed by a union with the great Center. Unity with Christ establishes a bond of unity with one another. The safe bond of all acquaintance for those who desire to grow up in Christ's perfection of character is in confiding love and faith in Christ above all others. This is the strong and safe bond of friendship and union and will never become a snare. In union is strength. Like will attract like. Those who are drinking from the same fountain of blessing will draw nearer together. (Amos 3:3/2 Corinthians 6:14/Colossians 2:2/Hebrews 10:25/2 Corinthians 3:18)

We shall have our tests, our grievances, our differences of opinion; but if Christ is abiding in the heart of each, there can be no dissension. The love of Christ will lead to love of one another, and the lessons of the Master will harmonize all differences, bringing us into unity, till we shall be of one mind and one judgment. (Romans 12:16/Philippians 2:2, 3:16)

HOLY PURPOSES

(Purposes can either be holy or unholy. Holy purposes basically have the same objectives; the transformation & elevation of human character; the glory of God.)

(An example of this is music.) Music was made to serve a holy purpose, to lift the thoughts to that which is pure, noble, and elevating, and to awaken in the soul devotion and gratitude to God.

Yet, another example of something having a holy purpose is the power of reasoning. God has given us our reasoning powers for a high and holy purpose,--that we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and become like Him in character. (Proverbs 15:22, 20:18/Romans 8:28/2 Timothy 1:9)

All who enter into matrimonial relations with a holy purpose--the husband to obtain the pure affections of a woman's heart, the wife to soften and improve her husband's character and give it completeness--fulfill God's purpose for them. (1 Corinthians 7:2-4,10,11,14,16/Ephesians 5:25/1 Peter 3:1)

By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.

T.K.

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POISON IN RELATIONSHIPS - Marriage Counseling With The Wonderful Counselor - Part V

THE ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEMS

Sometimes up, sometimes down. This describes many people's relationships. It is often said that opposites attract and this usually refers to opposite personalities. While it may be true that such mismatched or "odd couples" may actually work well together and may even be able to successfully move forward through some of the varied scenes of life, this cannot be said for opposite characters. Opposite characters cannot blend in harmony together without the ruin of one, two or all individuals who are involved in attempting the elusive unity.

"RED ALERT" There is danger in entering into any intimate relation with those who have no connection with Heaven. An intimate, daily intercourse which occupies time without contributing in any degree to the strength of the intellect or morals is dangerous. Everyone is exerting an influence upon others, and will be held accountable for the result of that influence. (Romans 14:7,12/Matthew 12:30/Psalms 1:1,5)

Our influence upon others depends not so much upon what we say as upon what we are. Every life is either a light to brighten and cheer the path of others, or as a desolating tempest to destroy. We lead others either upward to happiness and immortal life or downward to sorrow and eternal ruin. Humanity has no power to regenerate itself. It does not tend upward, toward the divine, but downward, toward the satanic. The tendencies of the natural heart are downward. (Matthew 7:13,14/Proverbs 16:29/James 1:14)

Holiness of heart and purity of life were the great subjects of the teachings of Christ. Without this holiness, the human heart is selfish, sinful, and vicious. Unless a strict watch is kept over the heart, wrong principles will prevail in the life, and great unhappiness will be wrought. Every departure from righteousness becomes a force that works against the Lord Jesus. When right words and deeds are left out of the home life, there come in unChristlike words and deeds. (Jeremiah 17:9/Proverbs 4:23, 15:17)

Many are unhappy because they are unholy. It is the absence of spirituality, of holiness, which leads to unrighteous acts, to envy, hatred, jealousy, evil surmisings, and every hateful and abominable sin. If there is not a growth in piety and grace, there is a growth in worldliness and sin. The inner life of the soul will reveal itself in the outward conduct. (Romans 8:10/Galatians 5:19-24)

Sin is the cause of all our woes. It is sin that darkens our minds and dims our perceptions. Sin is blinding and deceiving in its nature. Sin is Satan's attribute, and it is always leagued against good. Through indulgence in sin, self-respect is destroyed; and when that is gone, respect for others is lessened; we think that others are as unrighteous as we are ourselves. And when respect is gone, love does not long abide. When sin is cherished in the heart, there can be nothing but unhappiness in the end; and the sin which leads to the most unhappy results is pride of heart, the lack of Christ-like sympathy and love.. If we would have true peace and happiness of mind, sin must be removed. (Ecclesiastes 9:18/James 4:17/1 John 1:7/Roman 5:19/Proverbs 13:6)

All sin is selfishness. Selfishness will require of others that which we are unwilling to give them. Selfishness is at the root of all unfairness and all lack of fidelity. Were self kept under control, serious errors in home and business life would be avoided. The sharp, rude angles and rough points in our character, the manifestation of selfishness in unkind words and actions, tear away the delicate fabric of human love and happiness. Those who sow selfishness will reap selfishness. In rejecting the love of Christ they reject that which alone can impart purity and steadfastness to human love. (Proverbs 14:21/John 15:5)

Selfishness and pride hinder the pure love that unites us in spirit with Jesus Christ. If pride and selfishness were laid aside, 5 minutes would remove most difficulties. (Proverbs 13;21/Luke 15:7/2 Corinthians 5:17,18)

By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.

T.K.

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ARTHRITIS - BURSITIS - AND EVERY OTHER ITIS - TREATING SYMPTOMS DOES NOT ADDRESS THE CAUSE - Health Instead of Disease - #1

According to the Bible - "...the curse causeless shall not come" (Proverbs 26:2) In the light of this statement, we can understand that curses have causes; curses are caused by something. The curse that we are considering in this post is the curse of disease. If disease was a blessing and not a curse, Jesus Christ would not have spent so much time healing and curing people of various diseases while He was upon earth. Treating symptoms may be necessary at times but it is an ineffective plan for overcoming disease entirely. Pain may require immediate relief but unless the cause of the pain is removed, a recurring cycle of temporary relief and frequent distress is almost assured. Disease never comes without a cause. The way is prepared, and disease invited, by disregard of the laws of health.

Disease is an effort of nature to free the system from conditions that result from a violation of the laws of health.

Since disease results from violating the laws of health, it is very important that everyone know and understand the laws of health and strive by the grace of God to live in harmony with them.

These 8 laws may be found detailed at http://www.issues-of-life.com/Web%20Pages%20-%20Health%20Disclaimer.html

Any person who examines these laws will quickly recognize the lifestyle habits which he or she has adopted that are contributing to disease. This is the first step towards identifying the cause of disease and making an effective treatment possible.

Here are the 3 steps to be taken for the restoration of health.

1. In case of sickness, the cause should be ascertained.

2. Unhealthful conditions should be changed, wrong habits corrected.

3. Then nature is to be assisted in her effort to expel impurities and to re-establish right conditions in the system.

Arthritis and Bursitis and Other Itises -

1. ASCERTAIN THE CAUSE

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and the pain may extend to muscles and connective tissue. It is caused by poor dietary habits, constipation and acids (uric) and waste matter in the body which eventually become hard and lock the joint. Uric acid is a waste product normally present in the blood as a result of the breakdown of purines. Excessive amounts of uric acid can cause crystals to form in the joints and cause gout. Uric acid is found in meat and contributes to its taste. Toxemia from a mucus-laden, impacted colon and malnutrition (with vitamin-mineral deficiency) are always associated with arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis, neuritis, neuralgia, and sciatica. (There is all the acid purines and uric acid in meat. Eventually this hodgepodge of acids collects in the joints, to such a degree that the bone is eaten away, the bursa becomes inflamed, etc)

2. CORRECT WRONG HABITS - CHANGE UNHEALTHFUL CONDITIONS

Avoid all hydrogenated oils, margarine, shortening, greases, and fried foods. Omit all animal products meat, milk, cheese, eggs, butter, yogurt, ice cream.

Especially should objectionable meats such as pork, ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, hamburger, canned meat spreads, pressed meats, and canned composite meats such as Spam, be permanently eliminated. Do not use white bread, buns, melba toast, crackers and saltines, cakes, cookies, white macaroni, spaghetti, white rice, bolted corn meal, cream of wheat, and other refined grain products.

Never use soft drinks, coffees, teas, medicines, chocolate. May use non-caffeinated herb teas and cereal beverages. Crackers, cakes and cookies are unhealthful when made with baking soda or powder, eggs, milk, shortening, artificial flavorings and colorings and sugar. Overcome constipation. If you eat 2 meals per day - you should have at least 2 bowel movements per day. Anything less is constipation. Increase fiber and water intake.

Do not eat meat. The purines and uric acid in it inflame arthritic conditions.

3. ASSIST THE BODY TO HEAL ITSELF

LEARN THE 8 LAWS OF HEALTH FIRST AND OBEY THEM -

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One large glass of pure grapefruit juice daily.

One glass of cranberry juice.

Drink two quarts bottled spring water daily.

(Pain) Yucca and Devil’s Claw herbs in tea or capsule form will also bring relief from pain quickly. Both are anti-inflammatory.

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Acidophilus 5 capsules 3 times daily, or eat 1 cup (soy) yogurt daily

Vitamin E (not fish oil or cod liver derived) 800 IU daily.

Vitamin C (ascorbate form not ascorbic acid) 10,000 mg. daily for one week, then drop the amount to 5,000 mg. daily for 3 weeks.

Acidophilus 5 capsules 3 times daily, or eat 1 cup yogurt daily. (Good bacteria for the bowel)

Use honey for a sweetener, and sea salt or kelp. Use Seitenbacher's vegetable broth for flavoring.

Eat majority alkaline foods (75%) - mostly fruits and vegetables - (email for list)

The alkaline action of raw juices and vegetable broth dissolves the accumulation of deposits around joints and in other tissues. Green drink mixed with carrot juice, celery, red beet juice and vegetable broth daily are specifically good for arthritis and rheumatic diseases.

Herbs - Specific herbs to neutralize the uric acid, cleanse the blood and reduce inflammation

Burdock root, Red Clover, Dandelion - (blood cleansers)

Hydrangea, Yucca, Devil's Claw, Alfalfa - (arthritis specific)

Additional Supplements - Calcium and Magnesium in balance. B complex especially B6 and B12

Bromelain or Papaya enzymes for the protease to aid in assist with proper digestion

Eat green leafy vegetables, whole grains, oatmeal, and brown rice. These supply vitamin K,

• Eat fresh pineapple frequently. The bromelain in it is good for reducing inflammation. It must be fresh, since freezing or canning destroys the enzyme.

• The most beneficial vegetables include celery, parsley, potatoes, alfalfa, wheat grass, garlic, comfrey, and endive.

• The most beneficial fruits include bananas, pineapples, sour apples, and sour cherries.

• Foods containing the amino acid, histidine, include wheat, rye, and rice. Histidine helps remove metals, and many arthritics have high levels of copper and iron in their bodies.

• Eat some form of fiber, such as oat bran, rice bran, flaxseed, etc.

Pray and ask God to change your heart and then for strength and grace to change your lifestyle

CHALLENGE - Try all the above for 10 days and see if there is not a significant improvement

The use of herbs should complement obedience to the 8 laws of health. More information about this at www.issues-of-life.com under health issues.

By attempting to put into practice anything that you have read in this article you release Tyrone Keels from any responsibility for the results if you are dissatisfied with the outcome. Read the full disclaimer for health issues at www.issues-of-life.com

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I LOVE YOU - I HATE YOU - WE'VE GOT ISSUES - Marriage Counseling With The Wonderful Counselor - Part IV

What's really at the root of the disunity, disagreement and divorces that are dissolving marriages today ? To the undiscerning mind, there may be many "surface issues" that appear to be causes. Some believe personality conflicts are a cause. It is interesting to note that the Bible seems to consistently point to flaws in human character as the cause of all disharmony in relationships. Personality and character are not the same thing. Personality is the outward you. Character is the real you inside - thoughts and feelings. The chief flaw in human character is sin and all sin is selfishness.

THE CHRIST - CENTERED MIND

VERSUS

THE SELF - CENTERED MIND

Differences of character exist by nature, but our unity depends upon the degree in which we yield to the transforming influence of the Spirit of God. Those who refuse to be guided by the Spirit of God are always a hindrance to their companions. While those who yield to the influence of the Holy Spirit begin war with themselves, those who cling to sin war against the truth and its representatives. While one of those so closely united is engaged in devotion, the other is indifferent and careless; while one is seeking the way to everlasting life, the other is in the broad road to death. (Romans 8:5,7,9,14/Matthew 6:24)

The happiness and prosperity of the married life depend upon the unity of the parties. How can the carnal mind harmonize with the mind that is assimilated to the mind of Christ ? One is sowing to the flesh, thinking and acting in accordance with the promptings of his own heart; the other is sowing to the Spirit, seeking to repress selfishness, to overcome inclination, and to live in obedience to the Master, whose servant he professes to be. Thus there is a perpetual difference of taste of inclination and of purpose. What is it that causes dissension and discord ? It is the result of walking apart from Christ. Those who are not yoked up with Christ always pull the wrong way. (James 4:1/Matthew 12:30)

If a woman respects not the claims of God, pays no heed to the bonds which bind her to religion, how can she be expected to be faithful to the law which binds her to her husband ? This same principle applies to every man. He who is not true to his God cannot be true to his wife. (1 John 4:7,8,20/Luke 16:10)

2 MINDS + NO GOD + NO CHRIST + NO HOLY SPIRIT = NO UNITY

Unless men and women have learned of Christ, His meekness and lowliness, they will reveal the impulsive, unreasonable spirit so often revealed by children. The strong, undisciplined will will seek to rule. By contention over trivial matters, a bitter spirit is cultivated.

Open disagreements and bickering bring inexpressible misery into the home, and drive asunder those who should be united in the bonds of love. Home is made anything but happy if the evil weeds of dissension, selfishness, envy, passion, and sullen stubbornness are left to flourish in the neglected garden of the soul. Decorations of dress and houses do not make people happy; but the lowliest dwelling may be beautified, and the poorest family be made rich, by the possession of meekness, kindness and love. Pleasant voices, gentle manners, and sincere affection that finds expression in all the actions, together with industry, neatness, and economy, make even a hovel the happiest of homes. (1 Corinthians 13:11/Matthew 11:29)

If the Word of God is obeyed, the home will be the center of the highest kind of missionary work, but those who are at a disagreement in the home life, do not practice the words of the Lord, and will never be fit to enter the heavenly mansions, unless they are transformed by the grace of Christ. If the Lord should permit them to enter heaven, they would not be happy, for they would find something that would not please them. Someone would be in heaven whom they had never loved on earth, and they would want them banished from the place of bliss. (Jeremiah 13:23/Hebrews 5:8,9)

By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.

T.K.

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RELATIONSHIP MATH - Marriage Counseling With The Wonderful COUNSELOR - Part III

Every successful human and/or divine relationship is governed by right principles. Marriage is no different. It is an unfortunate fact, however, that the most excellent instruction and teaching about marriage BEFORE marriage is rare if not non-existent. Workshops, lectures, courses and classes abound for married couples and even for those contemplating divorce or remarriage.

The far-reaching consequences involved with choosing a life partner is not sufficiently discerned and this highlights the need for education.

Marriage is something that will influence and affect your life, both in this world, and in the world to come. Our future is determined by the way in which we now allow ourselves to be influenced. (Proverbs 13:20/Ephesians 5:31/1 Corinthians 7:14,16/Genesis 2:24)

The moral character of those united in marriage is either elevated or degraded by their association. The character formed in this world determines the destiny for eternity. The spirit that Christ manifests toward His church is the spirit that the husband and wife are to manifest toward each other. If they love God supremely, they will love each other in the Lord, ever treating each other courteously, drawing in even cords. In their mutual self-denial and self-sacrifice they will be a blessing to each other. (1 Corinthians 7:14, Ephesians 5:24,25)

Where the Spirit of God is, there is meekness, patience, gentleness, and longsuffering; there is a tenderness of soul, a mildness which savors of Christ. But these fruits are not manifested by the unconverted. If Christ is not in the heart, the character will be unlovely. (Galatians 5:22,23/Matthew 7:17,18/Romans 8:9)

SUPREME LOVE FOR GOD + SUPREME LOVE FOR CHRIST = HAPPY MARRIAGE

In the home and in the world the Lord God must occupy the first place. God must be enthroned in each heart. Every rival influence, be it husband, wife, or child, which would take the homage which rightly belongs to Him, must be given up. Jesus has purchased wife, husband, and children

at infinite cost, and though it is right for us to love those whom God has given us, yet God is ever to hold our supreme affection. The love of God must reign supreme; Christ must occupy an undivided throne. We are to place no person before Christ in our affections. (Matthew 22:37,38, 10:37)

The reason of all division, discord, and difference is found in separation from Christ. Christ is the center to which all should be attracted; for the nearer we approach the center, the closer we shall come together in feeling, in sympathy, in love, growing into the character and image of Jesus. (1 John 1:7,4:7,8/Ephesians 1:10,2:6/Galatians 3:28/Romans 12:5/1 Corinthians 1:21)

The closer we come to Christ, the nearer we shall be to one another. Hearts that are filled with the love of Christ can never get very far apart. If Christ does not reign in the heart, there will be discontent and moral deformity. Only where Christ reigns can there be deep, true, unselfish affection. (Romans 5:5/2 Timothy 1:13/1 Timothy 1:14/1 Corinthians 16:24/Jeremiah 17:9)

Human love may change, but Christ's love knows no change. The divine love emanating from Christ never destroys human love, but includes it. By it human love is refined and purified, elevated and ennobled. Human love can never bear its precious fruit until it is united with the Divine nature, and trained to grow heavenward. (Isaiah 49:15/Malachi 3:6/2 Peter 1:5-7,11)

In the lives of those who are partakers of the divine nature there is a crucifixion of the haughty, self-sufficient spirit that leads to self-exaltation. Without Christ we can do nothing. The pure principles of uprightness, virtue, and goodness are all from God. There is no real beauty of person or of character out of Christ, no real perfection of manners or deportment without the sanctifying graces of the spirit of humility, sympathy, and true holiness. It is only in Christ that a marriage alliance can be safely formed. (John 15:5/Philippians 2:5-8)

By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.

T.K.

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YOU MAKE ME SICK ! - Natural Remedies - Specific Herbs Uses - Part VII

On behalf of those whose minds are too distracted by pain, suffering and disease to say so themselves, these words are dedicated to all the habits, lifestyles, diets and beliefs that cause disease - YOU MAKE ME SICK !

Yes...

these things make us sick...

High fructose corn syrup - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/acs-hfp101409.php# - high fructose corn syrup

Modern food production systems - http://milledrive.com/videos/29660/Food_Inc._2009_Documentary.html

Lack of exercise - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/printerfriendlynews.php?newsid=7286

Lack of water -

http://connection.ebscohost.com/content/article/1037630100.html;jsessionid=639B212FC1F0F303BA4E6ED7602D9828.ehctc1

Lack of sleep - http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17853-lack-of-sleep-linked-to-alzheimers.html

Lack of love -

Psychology returns to love ... of God and neighbor-as-self: introduction to the special issue.(psychological research).

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Journal of Psychology and Theology 34.1 (Spring 2006): p3(5). (2926 words)

Sham, D. (2003). On the therapeutic action of love. (Contemporary Psychoanalysis).

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Journal of Psychology and Theology 31.4 (Winter 2003): p369(1). (527 words)

Stress - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3132260.stm

all these things and many more...

make us sick...

Words exposing this world system that would exist in the last days were given a long time ago...

For by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. (Revelation 18:23)

In the book of Revelation in the Bible, the word sorceries comes from the greek word - pharmakeia

The word pharmakeia is where we get our word pharmacy from. Here is the entry in the Strong's Bible concordance.

Strong's number 5331 // farmakeia // pharmakeia // far-mak-i'-ah //

from 5332 ; n f

AV - sorcery 2, witchcraft 1; 3

1) the use or the administering of drugs
2) poisoning

According to the Bible, in the last days, many people will be deceived and poisoned by a modern form of sorcery called drug medication.

Drugs never cure. They only change the form and the location of the disease. Herbs when used with understanding, provide a safe and powerful alternative to poisonous drug therapy. Here is a continuation of a descriptive list of herbal properties in alphabetical order.

CAUSTICS - Herbs that burn or destroy living tissues.

Cashew juice, Celandine juice, Lesser celandine leaves, Yellow anemone herb

CELL PROLIFERANTS - Herbs that promote rapid healing and restoration.

Aloe vera, Comfrey, Elecampane, Saw palmetto

CEPHALICS - Herbs that are particularly healing to cerebral conditions and diseases.

Almonds, Apple, Black Mustard, Bladderwrack, Blessed Thistle, Broom, Canada snake root, Catnip, Cowslip, Flaxseed, Garden Sage, Garlic, irish Moss, Jacob’s Ladder, Lemon Balm, Onion, Parsley, Peruvian Bark, Red sage, Rosemary, Scullcap, Stinging Nettle, Sweet marjoram

CHOLAGOGUES - Herbs used to promote a flow and discharge of bile into the duodenum by contracting the bile ducts and to produce purgation of the bowels.

Aloe, Ash bark, balmony, Barberry, Beets, Blue flag, Boldo leaves, Boneset, Butternut, Colocynth, Culver’s root, Dandelion, Fennel, Fringetree, Gentian, Golden seal, Hdege hyssop, Hops, Horseradish, Parsley, Stillingia, Tamarack, Turkey rhubarb, Wahoo, Wild yam, Wood betony

CONDIMENTS - Herbs used to season or flavor foods.

Angelica, Basil, Bay leaves, Bitter almonds, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Celery seed, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin seed, Curry, Dill seed, Fenugreek seed, Garden sage, Garlic, Horehound, Horseradish, Jamaica ginger, Lavender, Lemon grass, Lemon peel, Marigold glowers, Mustard seed, Nutmeg, Olive, Onion, Orange Mint, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Peppermint, Pineapple sage, Rose hips, Safflower, Saffron, Sesame Seed, Smartweed, Spearmint, Star anise, Sweet basil, Sweet marjoram, Thyme, Tumeric, Vanilla

COLORING AGENTS - Herbs used for coloring or dyeing purposes.

Agrimony leaves - yellow, Alder - reddish brown, Alder bark - brown, Alkanet root - red, Annatto - bright yellow, Apple tree bark - brown, Bilberry - dark blue or purple, Black walnut hulls or root - brown, Butternut leaves and bark - brown, Cedar bark - red, Cedar roots - green, Crab apple bark - yellow, Garden sage leaves - brown, Golden seal - yellow, Henna - orange red, Indigo leaves - blue, Juniper berries - brown, Marigold flowers - yellow, Oregon grape bark - yellow, Poinsettia flowers - scarlet red, Safflower - red, Tumeric - golden yellow, Wild cherry - purple

CORDIALS - Herbs that combine the properties of a warm stomach and a cardiac stimulant.

Basil, Blackberries, Borage, Calamint, Calamus, Camomile, Cardamon, Clove bark, Coriander, Damiana, Dill, Flaxseed, Gentian, Ginseng, Hops, Hyssop, Jamaica ginger, Kava kava, Lemon grass, Lemon thyme, Orange peel, Rosemary, Saffron, Spikenard berries, Tarragon, Wood betony, Wormwood, Wild cherries, Yarrow.

To be continued...

Have a marvelous weekend in Christ..

You should not use herbs as a means to treat disease or illness unless and only if you have followed these steps first in dealing with disease symptoms.

1. Ascertain the cause

2. Correct the wrong habits and change the unhealthful conditions and

then...

3. Assist the body to heal itself

The use of herbs should complement obedience to the 8 laws of health. More information about this at www.issues-of-life.com under health issues.

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