My wife sent me an interesting collection of wise thoughts. I can’t say that. All the more interesting.
Did you take a wife? Didn’t he take it to have an assistant in it? Why are you enslaving her? Even if she is covered with countless flaws, you still don’t reject her. Your job is to fix flaws, not to put them to shame. Love her as Christ loved the Church: He gave Himself up for her, even though she had both filth and vice.
St. John Chrysostom
The enemy is only looking to sow the tares between the spouses. If one gets hot, the other has to give in. If both burn, then God forbid what might happen. The family is a cross, but our selfishness is crucified on it.
St. Ambrose of Optina
Peace and harmony in the family are the best incense before God. Look at each other not just as husband and wife, but as companions on the way to the Kingdom of Heaven. Make concessions to each other, and don’t argue over earthly matters. When there is peace in the house, the Lord Himself comes with His angels.
St. Theophan the Recluse
To have peace in the family, you need love, and love is born from respect. A husband should love his wife more than his parents and friends, and a wife should respect her husband. When one takes a step back and the other covers it with love, the devil finds no place to squeeze between them.
St. Paisios of Mount Athos
