Nothing punctures and deflates a society and its civilization more radically than wrong attitude towards women and faulty marriages. The collapse of the Roman Empire as a result of flagrant abuse of womanhood and marriages quickly comes to mind at this juncture. History had it that Roman artists and painters debased their women folk and indeed society by painting women and parts of their body on all imaginable objects. This type of violence against women was not the physical abuse, but the kind that tortured the emotions of females. This is still very present in our society today.
From the book of Ezra 10:9-11, Ezra the priest knew that the nobles and the commoners in Israel were deeply involved in violating women and the divine injunction on marriage for Israelites. He knew vividly the severe consequences of their action and as such, called the people of Israel to a solemn assembly to review and correct their missteps.
The response of these offenders who felt embarrassingly guilty is commendable. It was recorded that ‘they gave their hands that they should put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram… for their trespass’ Ezra 10:19.
If we hope to have a stable and more peaceful society, then we must go back to uphold God’s standard on marriage and family life. Better still, treat our women with maximum respect.
We must oppose every attempt of the devil to corrupt this standard through several marriage pervasion. As Christians, our marriages and family life should be worthy examples for others to follow. We must learn to appease God by completely turning way from our misdeeds and making amends for a clean and clear conscience before God and all men.
On the final note, when Christ is your pillar and guide, you can never go wrong in marriage.
Written By: Tope Owolabi