p. 14 | Has God Forgotten? by MARTHA E. WARNER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 30, 1915

Has God Forgotten?

By MARTHA E. WARNER

MARTHA E. WARNER

“It is all very well to talk about taking God’s Word just as it reads, and to say we must not worry; but suppose your husband were not in the truth, should not you worry just a little?” asks one. At prayer meeting another sister says, “Pray for my husband, who is not in the truth.” Still another, whose husband is not united with her in the faith, feels a burden to carry the message to the world, so leaves her home.

I wish every wife whose husband is not in the truth would learn 1 Peter 3:1. There God says: “Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives.” God would not make such a statement unless he meant it. He will do his part, but we must do ours. The home relationships, once formed, must remain. Many a wife might be glad of an excuse to release herself from home cares and responsibilities; but “good housekeeping” is to be cultivated. Nothing is more necessary to a happy home.

I know of one young man who has given up the truth because his wife lacked order, taste, and neatness in her housekeeping and also in dress. These deficiencies are serious evils, and tend to alienate the affections of the husband from the wife, especially if he loves order.

Therefore, to those who are worrying over their husbands, I would say: Keep yourself and your home neat and attractive. Make your husband proud of you. Talk less about the truth, but live it more. To the extent of your ability, witness for Christ in your home. Be sure you have done your part, then with confidence claim God’s promise. Pray instead of worry; then let God finish the work for you.

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