He Seeks Godly Offspring

 

Good day, I’m Duane Matz and this is Today’s Living Word.

 

Getting back to the “pre-marital primer” found in Mal 2:11-16. This is a “must read” section of Scripture for those considering marriage! Today, we’ll talk about one of the main purposes of God’s institution of marriage, namely using the fleshly union of man and wife to produce godly offspring.

 

Mal 2:15 But did He not make them one, Having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring.

 

“Family planning” has been a buzz word for many generations in our culture, yet it is a fairly recent phenomena in the church. It was not widely accepted by Protestants until the 1930’s, and once accepted by one denomination, the rest fell like dominoes.

 

Like it or not, the very term, “birth control” smacks of rebellion against God, as if we are in control of when life begins, not Him.

Couples considering marriage ought to take the time to meditate on the Word of God when it comes to their “family planning.” And adjust their outlook concerning family size accordingly.

 

Having fewer children may have led to a higher standard of living, but I wonder if it has led to a higher standard of life.

 

The Lord has checked in on this matter in Ps 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.  4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. 5 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

 

Take these things into consideration before you tie the knot, and no matter how many children God blesses you with seek to raise them up in the admonition of the Lord, so that when they are old they will not depart from the faith, for the Lord seeks godly offspring.

 

I’m Duane Matz and that’s Today’s Living Word