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  THE DUTIES OF HUSBANDS AND WIVES
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of marriage, the
duties of husbands and wives, and the need for purity in marriage.

Topics: "Marriage And Family", "Christian Relationships"
Scripture References: Proverbs 18:22, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 5:14, 1 Peter 3:7

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Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of fleeing evil practices
while openly discussing them in public. He urges sisters to love the
Lord and be content with their husbands both physically and spiritually.
Similarly, he exhorts brothers to love their wives as Christ loves the
Church. Ignatius stresses the purity and honor in relationships, warning
against boasting and seeking undue prominence. He advises that marriages
should be approved by the bishop to align with God's will and not
personal desires, ultimately emphasizing that all actions should bring
glory to God.

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Flee evil arts; but all the more discourse in public regarding them.
Speak to my sisters, that they love the Lord, and be satisfied with
their husbands both in the flesh and spirit. In like manner also, exhort
my brethren, in the name of Jesus Christ, that they love their wives,
even as the Lord the Church.

If any one can continue in a state of purity, to the honour of the flesh
of the Lord, let him so remain without boasting. If he shall boast, he
is undone; and if he seeks to be more prominent than the bishop, he is
ruined. But it becomes both men and women who marry, to form their union
with the approval of the bishop, that their marriage may be according to
the Lord, and not after their own lust. Let all things be done to the
honour of God.

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