Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
“Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?” (1 Cor 6:7)
“Is there still any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house? Are we not considered strangers by him? For he has sold us, and also completely consumed our money” (Gen 31:14,15).
In India, girl children are considered a burden. Priority to their education is only next to the sons. Parents want to get them married as cheaply as possible with some dowry so that the sons may not lose in their inheritance. Sons are given the lion’s share of the property while girls are decently sent out with ‘something.’ Most girls are novices when they get married being unaware of their parents’ properties and their share of it. They are shocked when they are ill-treated in their husband’s home for not bringing enough. Marriages have fallen apart due to this.
The feelings of Leah and Rachel who made the above statement are quite understandable. While we are not to be avaricious after property, we must claim our God-given blessings. It takes many years sometimes for girls to understand property matters. Grown- up girls must sit with their parents and discuss property matters. Parents should not keep their girl children in the dark about their moveable and immoveable properties and savings. Though they need not give them their share of the property at their marriage, there should be an understanding that they will inherit it after their parents’ death. The Bible teaches us to go by “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, ...” (Phil 4:8). Parents should not think that family property should remain with the family. Jemimah, Keziah and Keren-Happuch were fortunate to have a father who gave them an inheritance among their brothers (Job 42:14,15).
Another misconception is that only sons will take care of them in their old age. As much as girls are eligible for equal share of their parents’ property, they should also share in the responsibility of their parents’ future. It is not good to go to the court against your parents but you can certainly get the help of some of your senior relatives and sit with your parents and sort out the issue (1 Cor 6:5,6). Paul continues to write, “Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?” If you are wronged, try not to worry. God can bless you in a different way.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, 8806270699
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Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
“Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?” (1 Cor 6:7)
“Is there still any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house? Are we not considered strangers by him? For he has sold us, and also completely consumed our money” (Gen 31:14,15).
In India, girl children are considered a burden. Priority to their education is only next to the sons. Parents want to get them married as cheaply as possible with some dowry so that the sons may not lose in their inheritance. Sons are given the lion’s share of the property while girls are decently sent out with ‘something.’ Most girls are novices when they get married being unaware of their parents’ properties and their share of it. They are shocked when they are ill-treated in their husband’s home for not bringing enough. Marriages have fallen apart due to this.
The feelings of Leah and Rachel who made the above statement are quite understandable. While we are not to be avaricious after property, we must claim our God-given blessings. It takes many years sometimes for girls to understand property matters. Grown- up girls must sit with their parents and discuss property matters. Parents should not keep their girl children in the dark about their moveable and immoveable properties and savings. Though they need not give them their share of the property at their marriage, there should be an understanding that they will inherit it after their parents’ death. The Bible teaches us to go by “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, ...” (Phil 4:8). Parents should not think that family property should remain with the family. Jemimah, Keziah and Keren-Happuch were fortunate to have a father who gave them an inheritance among their brothers (Job 42:14,15).
Another misconception is that only sons will take care of them in their old age. As much as girls are eligible for equal share of their parents’ property, they should also share in the responsibility of their parents’ future. It is not good to go to the court against your parents but you can certainly get the help of some of your senior relatives and sit with your parents and sort out the issue (1 Cor 6:5,6). Paul continues to write, “Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?” If you are wronged, try not to worry. God can bless you in a different way.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
