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The Secret of Success
A
S
IS
THE
custom in the eastern world, after
marriage, women leave their parent’s home and
live with their husband’s family in his home. But
most women, though physically residing in their
husband’s home, feel their hearts are in the homes
they have left behind. This is an unrealistic way
of thinking, and results in disturbed lives.
Parents are basically to be blamed for failing
to make their daughters aware of the realities of
life. In most cases, the parents take the side of
their daughters whenever problems arise, thus
giving them a false sense of righteousness. This
kind of love in the end leads to affliction, for after
they die, their daughter will be left alone to face
the harsh realities of life.
I know of a certain father who, at the time of
sending off his daughter after marriage, gave her
this parting advice; “Where you are going now is
your home. Your mother-in-law and your father-
in-law are now your parents. We will pray for
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