By Akpan David, Calabar
A faith-based group, International Blessed Brothers and Sisters Fellowship, (IBBSFF) has called on married couples to endeavour to always resolve their marital issues without too much delay.
It also warned that their quarrels should never lead to divorces.
The advice was given when large numbers of couples who are registered members of the group converged at 34 Ambo Street, Calabar from some states and African countries for their termly meeting.
International chairman of the group, Patriarch Emmanuel S. Etim said although it is impossible to conjecture that there can never be squabbles in marriages yet such should be amicably talked over by the couples themselves without delay.
“Even couples that have spent several years in marriage do occasionally disagree let alone the younger couples.
“I urge you also never to delay to resolve any disagreements or crises that may arise in your marriages.
“Couples who have received sound teaching about marriage institution by the Almighty Father must live by such precepts and encourage upcoming ones to emulate love and peace as blessed couples,” he said.
The group inaugurated a conflict resolution committee headed by Mr Okon Umana, urging them to delve into marital conflicts that are brought before them whether amongst members of the group or non-members.
Umana reported that soon after inauguration, his committee has been able to amicably reconcile three couples.
General Secretary of the group, Eno Ikwen spoke against unfaithfulness amongst couples and frowned against sexual immorality amongst the youths.
He enumerated disadvantages of infidelity in marriages, saying such usually have spiritual consequences and do impact against even the offsprings.
One-time chairman of the group, Iniubong Uwa advised couples to imbibe the virtue of patience.
“Only patience can ensure endurance of any marriages. My strong advice is for husbands and wives to be patient with themselves,” he stressed.
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