Many have sought the meaning of life or to figure out just what life is. Some have broke it down into biological terms, others into psychological terms. In what I deem to be a great moment of epiphany a number of years ago, I think I came up with the right answer. I was giving a teenager a ride home and she asked me that question, "What is life?" I pondered for a moment and said, "Life is relationships" Jesus summed up life when he said that the two greatest commandments were to Love God (relationship)and love people (relationship).
In the Old Testament when the principle of Loving God with heart soul and mind was given. It was followed by a command to lay this principle down in our families (relationship).
Statistics in Canada show that 1 out of 3 marriages will end in divorce. People are switching churches with the seasons because of fractured relationships. In a transient society relationships have become disposal and they do not need to be maintained. The point I'm trying to make is that our relational distress, is causing us lots of stress and complicating our lives.
Paul taught that we should: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Ephesians 5:15-17
After this verse, he goes through specific rules in maintaining key relationships in your life. Paul is encouraging us that a person who is living carefully, diligently maintains there significant relationships. Those who don't are fertile ground for complicated, stressful lives.
Life simply - maintain your significant relationships.
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