Guidelines In Living
Written by: Delbert Magusara Haim
November 3, 2012
Since we are the generations of the first Christian in first century, then the Bible is our guide for it is preserved forever for guidance in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
And there are rules applicable in the following categories:
1. Family / House
2. Church
3. Business / Job
4. Government
A] IN THE FAMILY / HOUSE:
Married
1. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Ephesians 5:33
2. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Ephesians 5:31
3. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. 1Cor 7:5
4. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Father / Husband
1. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence. 1 Corinthians 7:3
2. The husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 1 Corinthians 7:4
3. Let not the husband put away his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:11
4. For the husband is the head of the wife. Ephesians 5:23
5. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Ephesians 5:28
6. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Colossians 3:19
7. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Colossians 3:21
Mother / Wife
1. Let the wife render unto the husband due benevolence. 1 Corinthians 7:3
2. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
3. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband. 1 Corinthians 7:4
5. Let not the wife depart from her husband: 1 Corinthians 7:10
6. But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: 1 Corinthians 7:11
7. The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:39
8. So let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Ephesians 5:24
Single / Children
1. It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:1-2
2. I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 1 Timothy 5:14
3. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:8
4. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Col 3:20
Widow
1. Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore(60) years old, having been the wife of one man, 1Ti 5:9
2. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:8
3. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. 1Cor 7:9
4. Honour widows that are widows indeed. 1 Timothy 5:3
5. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 1 Timothy 5:4
B] IN THE CHURCH:
Leader / Elder – Bishop
1. This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Timothy 3:1
2. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 1Ti 3:2
3. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 1Ti 3:3
4. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 1Ti 3:5
5. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 1Ti 3:6
6. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1Ti 3:7
7. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1Ti 3:9
8. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1Ti 3:11
Assistant / Servant - Deacon
1. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 1Ti 3:8
2. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1Ti 3:9
3. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 1Ti 3:10
4. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1Ti 3:11
5. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 1Ti 3:12
6. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1Ti 3:13
Brother
1. I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1Ti 2:8
2. Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 1Cor 11:4
3. For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God. 1Cor 11:7
4. Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. 1Cor 11:14, 16
5. If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 1 Corinthians 7:12
6. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 1Co 7:15
Sister
1. That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1Ti 2:9
2. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 1Ti 2:11
3. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 1Ti 2:12
4. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 1Cor 7:13
5. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 1Cor 7:15
6. But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 1Cor 11:5
7. For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 1Co 11:6
8. But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. 1Co 11:15
9. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. 1 Corinthians 14:34
10. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:35
C] IN BUSINESS / JOB:
Master / Manager / Employer
1. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Ephesians 6:9
2. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 4:1
Servant / Employee
1. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Ephesians 6:5
2. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; Colossians 3:22
3. Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 1 Timothy 6:1
4. Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; Titus 2:9
D] IN GOVERNMENT:
1. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Rom 13:1
2. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Rom 13:2
3. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: Rom 13:3
4. For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Rom 13:4
5. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Rom 13:5
6. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Rom 13:6
7. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Rom 13:7
8. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Rom 13:8
9. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Rom 13:9
10. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Rom 13:10
November 3, 2012
Since we are the generations of the first Christian in first century, then the Bible is our guide for it is preserved forever for guidance in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
And there are rules applicable in the following categories:
1. Family / House
2. Church
3. Business / Job
4. Government
A] IN THE FAMILY / HOUSE:
Married
1. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Ephesians 5:33
2. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Ephesians 5:31
3. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. 1Cor 7:5
4. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Father / Husband
1. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence. 1 Corinthians 7:3
2. The husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 1 Corinthians 7:4
3. Let not the husband put away his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:11
4. For the husband is the head of the wife. Ephesians 5:23
5. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Ephesians 5:28
6. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Colossians 3:19
7. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Colossians 3:21
Mother / Wife
1. Let the wife render unto the husband due benevolence. 1 Corinthians 7:3
2. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
3. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband. 1 Corinthians 7:4
5. Let not the wife depart from her husband: 1 Corinthians 7:10
6. But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: 1 Corinthians 7:11
7. The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:39
8. So let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Ephesians 5:24
Single / Children
1. It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:1-2
2. I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 1 Timothy 5:14
3. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:8
4. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Col 3:20
Widow
1. Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore(60) years old, having been the wife of one man, 1Ti 5:9
2. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:8
3. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. 1Cor 7:9
4. Honour widows that are widows indeed. 1 Timothy 5:3
5. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 1 Timothy 5:4
B] IN THE CHURCH:
Leader / Elder – Bishop
1. This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Timothy 3:1
2. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 1Ti 3:2
3. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 1Ti 3:3
4. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 1Ti 3:5
5. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 1Ti 3:6
6. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1Ti 3:7
7. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1Ti 3:9
8. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1Ti 3:11
Assistant / Servant - Deacon
1. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 1Ti 3:8
2. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1Ti 3:9
3. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 1Ti 3:10
4. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1Ti 3:11
5. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 1Ti 3:12
6. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1Ti 3:13
Brother
1. I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1Ti 2:8
2. Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 1Cor 11:4
3. For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God. 1Cor 11:7
4. Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. 1Cor 11:14, 16
5. If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 1 Corinthians 7:12
6. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 1Co 7:15
Sister
1. That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1Ti 2:9
2. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 1Ti 2:11
3. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 1Ti 2:12
4. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 1Cor 7:13
5. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 1Cor 7:15
6. But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 1Cor 11:5
7. For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 1Co 11:6
8. But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. 1Co 11:15
9. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. 1 Corinthians 14:34
10. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:35
C] IN BUSINESS / JOB:
Master / Manager / Employer
1. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Ephesians 6:9
2. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 4:1
Servant / Employee
1. Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Ephesians 6:5
2. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; Colossians 3:22
3. Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 1 Timothy 6:1
4. Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; Titus 2:9
D] IN GOVERNMENT:
1. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Rom 13:1
2. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Rom 13:2
3. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: Rom 13:3
4. For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Rom 13:4
5. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Rom 13:5
6. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Rom 13:6
7. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Rom 13:7
8. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Rom 13:8
9. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Rom 13:9
10. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Rom 13:10