Avoid suspicion and jealousy.
By: Pastor Taiwo Iredele Odubiyi
Not only can suspicion lead to the death of a relationship, it can lead to the death of a person if it is not handled properly and on time. Almost every week, there are reports in newspapers and on TV about people who were killed by enraged lovers or spouses.
Suspicion walks and works hand in hand with rage and makes the person upset and furious. The person imagines all kinds of things going on between the partner and other people in the worst way possible, which will make him or her want to put an end to whatever he or she feels is going on behind his or her back, one way or the other, and most of the time, the ways are wrong and destructive.
The Bible has a lot to say about jealousy and why it should be avoided.
Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple. (Job 5:2)
For jealousy makes a man furious, and he will not spare when he takes revenge. (Proverbs 6:34)
There is always a better way to handle issues. Every relationship needs love, respect and trust to survive and thrive. Lack of trust breeds strife and weakens a relationship.
If there are reasons to doubt a partner, what should be done is to call the partner for a conversation, confront him or her with the evidences, point out what has been seen or noticed, and sort things out with an open mind.
Communication is important to having a healthy relationship. The person should be calm when having this talk so that they can get to the root of the matter, get things settled and make the right decision. The choice of words and timing are important as well.
If you can’t handle it, get godly counsel.
I pray this year brings everything that will make you smile in Jesus name.
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