Relacionamentos
Os relacionamentos são centrais na vida cristã. A Bíblia orienta sobre amizade, casamento, família e convivência, sempre tendo o amor como fundamento de toda relação.
Amor e amizade
O amigo ama em todo tempo. A Bíblia valoriza amizades verdadeiras que edificam, fortalecem e desafiam ao crescimento mútuo.
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.
12 And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Casamento e família
O casamento é aliança sagrada. O marido deve amar a esposa como Cristo amou a Igreja, e ambos devem cultivar respeito e submissão mútua.
18 And the LORD God said: 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.'
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
10 A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies.
7 Thou art all fair, my love; and there is no spot in thee.
Convivência saudável
Os relacionamentos florescem quando tratamos os outros como gostaríamos de ser tratados, com amor crescente e caráter maduro.
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.