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BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD 5. SEEKING THE GODLY SEED
Malachi 2:14 asks the question, "And did not he make one? ... And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed." In this same Scripture God strongly opposes men divorcing their wires for any excuse. He calls it "dealing treacherously." The next Scripture says, "for one covereth violence with his garment." It seems that some husbands were beating their wives and covering the bruises with clothing so no one could see the evidence.
From God's perspective, oneness in marriage was primarily created by God for the purpose of bringing to birth "a godly seed" which was to be nurtured and raised in an environment of love and godliness. Treachery and violence, leading to divorce, completely negates God's plan for "the godly seed."
We men need to prioritize what God prioritizes. I do believe, with all my heart, that Christian men, along with their wives, should earnestly seek to not only bring forth children, but godly children. Today's Christian children deserve a lot better than what our present marriages are giving them. What chance do they have to be raised godly when their parents do not love each other?
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
