Topic: My brother’s keeper [Monday June 8, 2015]
“Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” –Romans 14:13
I am sure that when you hear the phrase “brother’s keeper,” your first thoughts relate to a friend, neighbour or colleague. People do not often think that they should also be their “spouse’s keeper”. That is, helping them do the right things so they can in turn, serve you better.
Some people go as far as placing temptations on the path of their spouse; with the excuse that they want to know if they really love them, or are strong enough to withstand it. When such spouses fall into these traps, they are labelled“not strong enough.” On the contrary, it would never be thought of that such a situation never would have occurred in the first place, if you had not put “a stumbling block in the way of your brother.”
Someone rightly said that when you tempt someone with a particular thing, there is a likelihood that the person might fall. When they do, it’s not their fault but yours because they might not have thought of it, if you didn’t bring it up. This is a touchy subject but it is important to note this: rather than judging or setting traps, why not pray for your partner against those things you are afraid of.
Commit your fears to God and help him or her through those characters you think may be harmful to your marriage. Remember you are in it together, and if one person fails, it affects you both. You are a light, so don’t allow your fears hinder your marriage.
Remain Blessed!
Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo is the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel, and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.
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