Psalm 128:2-3 For you shall eat the labor of your hands: happy shall you be, and it shall be well with you.… Here are three things which are essential materials to make a good home. I. A GODLY AND INDUSTRIOUS FATHER. He is blessed — 1. In himself. 2. In his business. 3. In his family. 4. In his Church. 5. In his country. II. A GODLY, HOME-KEEPING MOTHER. Here are two features of a Christian wife: what she is — "a fruitful vine"; and where she is — "by the side of her house." As the fruitful vine afforded shade as well as grapes, the figure imports comfort as well as a family. III. A CIRCLE OF GODLY AND HOME-LOVING CHILDREN. What is it to be like "olive-plants"? The olive-branch in Scripture is the emblem of peace, and the olive oil is the emblem of grace. Peace and grace are lovely features in a child, and when peace and grace take possession of the heart of a whole family, Christian people love to visit their dwelling. (J. B. Owen, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.WEB: For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you. |
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