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From St. John Chrysostom, On Marriage and Family Life, Homily 20.
“Beginning on their wedding night, let him be an example of gentleness, temperance, and self-control; and she will be likewise.”
St. John Chrysostom, On Marriage and Family Life, Homily 20.
“If the bridegroom shows his wife that he takes no pleasure in worldly excess, and will not stand for it, their marriage will remain free from the evil influences that are so popular these days. Let them shun the immodest music and dancing that are currently so fashionable. I am aware that many people think me ridiculous for giving such advice; but if you listen to me, you will understand the advantages of a sober life-style more and more as time goes on…. Remove from your lives shameful, immodest, and Satanic music , and don’t associate with people who enjoy such profligate entertainment.”
“Will this sort of life be distasteful for a young bride? Only perhaps for the shortest time, and soon she will discover how delightful it is to live this way. She will retain her modesty if you retain yours.”
“Remind one another that nothing in life is to be feared, except offending God. If you marriage is like this, your perfection will rival the holiest of monks. If you are inclined to entertain and give dinner parties, there should be nothing immodest or excessive about them.”
“Beginning on their wedding night, let him be an example of gentleness, temperance, and self-control; and she will be likewise.”
St. John Chrysostom, On Marriage and Family Life, Homily 20.
“If the bridegroom shows his wife that he takes no pleasure in worldly excess, and will not stand for it, their marriage will remain free from the evil influences that are so popular these days. Let them shun the immodest music and dancing that are currently so fashionable. I am aware that many people think me ridiculous for giving such advice; but if you listen to me, you will understand the advantages of a sober life-style more and more as time goes on…. Remove from your lives shameful, immodest, and Satanic music , and don’t associate with people who enjoy such profligate entertainment.”
“Will this sort of life be distasteful for a young bride? Only perhaps for the shortest time, and soon she will discover how delightful it is to live this way. She will retain her modesty if you retain yours.”
“Remind one another that nothing in life is to be feared, except offending God. If you marriage is like this, your perfection will rival the holiest of monks. If you are inclined to entertain and give dinner parties, there should be nothing immodest or excessive about them.”