KEY TEXT: Romans 16b “Now I urge you brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.”
BACKGROUND AND THOUGHTS ON THE TEXT
A third party is someone whose presence disrupts the peace in a home. Anyone who gets attention from you other than your spouse is a third party. They could be parents, relatives, friends and sometimes children who lay claim to and control the time, money and programs of either the father or mother, thereby, stealing what should by scriptural ordinance, belong to the other partner.
Also, a third party is anyone whose counsel corrupts or disrupts the mutual decisions of a home. They disturb the harmony of a home through negative words or actions that eventually result in the division of the home. One key person that fits perfectly, the description of a third party is the adulterer; man or woman. The destruction of the home may not seem obvious at first but gradually, when affection between the couple begins to erode, trust is violated and a growing apart begins. Crises happen in relationships but they pass eventually. But that is dependent on how much wisdom is invested in it.
APPLICATION: How do you deal with third parties?
● Let everyone know that your spouse comes first.
● Keep only mutual friends intimate.
● Keep the private issues of your marriage private.
● Be very cautious with unsolicited counsel.
● Go to your pastor when the need arises.
● Pray fervently.
PRAYER: Father, I receive grace to walk only in Your counsel.
ACTION POINT: Cut off the negative influences of every third party in your home.
DAILY BIBLE READING: 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, Psalm 30
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