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 as a brother is he born for the time of distress.
17 Iron is sharpened by iron: so doth a man sharpen himself on the countenance of his friend.
9 Two are better than one; because they will have a good reward for their toil.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to the single one that falleth; for he hath no companion to lift him up.
12 And if a man could overpower him, the single one, two would stand up against him: and a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn asunder.
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 suitable for him.
14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but from the Lord cometh an intelligent wife.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman: for far above pearls is her value.
7 Thou art altogether beautiful, my beloved, and there is no blemish on 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 preferable to abundant riches, and good grace, to silver and to gold.