MARRIAGE-A COVENANT OF EXCHANGE # 04

“Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'” Jeremiah 6:16

One of the most amazing features of the Land of Israel is that everywhere we go, we see the Ancient and the Modern living side by side; High risers and high tech modern buildings alongside ancient city walls and ramparts. It is this delightful “mélange” of old and new that makes Israel so special to its visitors. In the same way I believe that Marriage needs to be redefined today so that it carries the solid foundations of what many would call “The Old School” and the creativity and discoveries of the “New” or 21st century lifestyle. It would be unheard of to destroy the amazing reminiscent of the past history of Israel. As a matter of fact Israel is nothing without its historical-Biblical foundations! In the same way, our mothers and fathers in the faith used to define marriage very differently than the youth today. Their standards and relational structure was totally different than the one today. It is imperative that we treasure the solid foundations of marriage that they had! Especially now that our society (Church included) is crumbling apart because of destroyed foundations and especially in the family arena.

In the same manner it would also be unheard of that we would impose on Israel a building style like that of 2000 years ago! Or that we would forbid the use of cell phones, internet and TV. Also, modern day marriages need to retrieve the lost and solid foundations of our forefathers without denying the fact that we live in the 21st century and that our reality is different. To start with, life is a lot more demanding and fast paced in the 21st century than ever before. This is the age of information and of media communications. It has its faults but it also has its advantages. I believe that in our marriages the Ancient and the Modern must KISS each other!

I would like to introduce to you our beloved friends, Art and Aviva Whetstone. Art and Aviva are both 86 years old, (or young!) and they have been married to each other for the outstanding number of no less than 67 years! I believe that they are a treasure for us in these troublesome times when nothing seems to be constant. Everything is changing and the divorce rate in the Church, and out of it, is above 50%. We need help! I believe that we need help from someone that can show us the way, someone that has succeeded and has gone before us! Art and Aviva are certified marriage coaches for the simple reason that they have been married to each other for 67 years! How many people do you personally know that are in this category? They have the Highest Diploma from the School of Life! They have some truths that they have applied to their marriage that are eternal! The 21st Century will come and go but the Truth of Elohim stands forever!

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8

Q. You have been married for 67 and you are 86 years old.
You have not grown tired of each other? Are you not bored to be together?
Art & Aviva: No, no, no!!!
“I am fed up with you? I am tired with you?” that is foreign to us

Q. Would you go for 20 more years of marriage?
Art & Aviva: We have fallen in love already all over again and we are good for another 20!
Art: First few years of marriage lived with people that did not approve of Aviva as Art’s wife. That did alienate us from each other and we had a separation. It was 10 years after our marriage.
We realized that someone had influenced us

Q. Can circumstances threaten your marriage?
Art: No! To lose my job or have to move, things that happen in life, sickness, accidents- Circumstances out of our control would not threaten our marriage.

Aviva: My mother insisted that I ask Arthur prior to our marriage if he is to be the head of the house. She was afraid that Art would be domineering. He said it should be a 50/50 partnership so she was satisfied. I was shy at that time. I thought that Arthur was the head.

Q. What does it mean to be the head?
Art- I have a better understanding now. But I instinctively knew that the husband was responsible for providing and of making the last decision, but not in a domineering way.

Aviva: I knew that if we differ then it would be his decision. I usually agreed but he explained it to me

Art: One time we made a move without me considering her welfare. She did not oppose me but I failed to take her into consideration.

Art: We went through several years of emotional turmoil
Aviva: I never blamed him. I have never blamed

Art: I have been a poor provider financially and she has never criticized me. We always worked hard
Aviva: I felt he was doing the best he could.

Art: Together we coped with the financial challenges. We were loyal to each other

Q. Loyalty is a foreign term to most today in marriage and in the work place
How would you define it?
ART:

I believe that it is time to take our marriage vows from the “closet”, the archives or even from the trash can and review them:

For better or for worse- Regardless of life’s circumstances that come and go!
In sickness and in health-Nurture each other and help each other regain health in spirit. Soul and body. Remain faithful to each other no matter what!
To hold and to cherish- Respect and put VALUE on each other, do the very BEST for each other at all times. Treat each other really well!
Forsaking all others- Do not even “look around” or consider flirting with another! This includes internet pornography and related magazines!
Until death do us part-Remain Committed! Marriage is for LIFE!

If we violate any ONE of these five principles the marriage will suffer and can end in a painful divorce. When you see any warning symptoms, it is time to seek help NOT DIVORCE! I am fully aware that sometimes divorce is inevitable, but in rare exceptions! For the most part marriages can be rescued if proper help and council are sought EARLY! When you choose a counselor it is not enough for him or her to be professional. They need to be Godly, experienced and open to the changes of the 21st Century. In other words a council where the Ancient and the Modern KISS each other!

Art and Aviva are open to answer pertinent questions to any couple in need. Please send us your questions and we will refer it to them. This is a GIFT from Heaven and we encourage you to make use of it and to send in your questions. I believe that these precious saints will be used mightily of the Lord to save many marriages in the days to come!
“Some Pharisees came to Yeshua, testing him and asking, "is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all?" And he answered and said, "have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." They said to him, "why then did Moses command to give her a certificate of divorce and send her away?" He said to them, "because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way.” Matthew 19:3-8

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