However, marriage vows are these days traded for material things, and even for things that are worthless. Certain conditions have made some couples to forget their pledge to maintain the sanctity of their union, not minding the condition in which they may find themselves.
Mary and Steve became married when things were moving on fine for Steve; and they have been a very happy couple. He was able to provide for his family needs and showed his wife affection. He took care of his children and made sure they attended the best schools in town. They enjoyed their three square meals (balanced diets) a day, without any interruptions. He was such a loving and lovely father, who valued his family above any other thing.
Five years into their marriage, and after having three children (two boys and a girl), things took a dramatic turn; Steve’s fortunes nosedived. His warehouse was gutted by fire after he had invested over 90% of his life savings in it. He came back to square one. Things began to get worse; he eventually withdrew his children from the best private schools into public schools. He could no longer afford to give his family the very best.
In the midst of his confusion, his wife began to date other men and began to treat him with disdain. He pleaded with her to be patient and that things would soon improve and finally return to the status quo, but she wouldn’t listen. “I am not ready to endure in a relationship that is doomed. I need to go out and enjoy life like other women” she said. “Please remember your marriage vows; you promised to stay by me for better or worse” he reminded her. “To hell with your marriage vows: that rubbish pledge cannot put food on my table, neither can it change my situation” she blurted out.
Few years later, Mary fell seriously sick and was taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed as HIV positive case. It dawned on her that her enjoyment would only last for a few years, but her suffering and the consequences of sin would live with her for a longer period.
Barely a year after her diagnosis, her husband also became sick and was diagnosed with same problem. She had obviously infected her faithful husband with the dreaded virus. Her refusal to keep to her marriage vows has brought a death sentence to her and also to her innocent husband.
Do you still remember what you told your spouse on your wedding day, in the presence of the officiating ministers, the congregation and the Holy Spirit? Is there any situation that is threatening to make you forget your vow and trade your marital purity for money or for pottage? Stand by your words; ask the Holy Spirit to give you the grace and the will power to maintain your promise till death do you part.
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Each one of us is a result of our several past experiences, views, concepts and ideas. Hence definitions of trust vary from person to person. Does trust mean no secrecy or does it mean sharing responsibility? So you need to ponder over what is your meaning of trust and also enquire into what is the other person’s definition of trust. To understand better how trust guides the shape that our relationships take, do visit the blog at http://www.oneworldacademy.com/articles
You have painted a pretty morbid picture there of violating your martial vows. However, I do get your point that marriage is a sacred agreement that should not be broken no matter. In case there are problems with your relationship, it is best to consult marriage separation advice from a marriage counselor to ensure that you do not end the sacredness of your union.
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