Mary Magdalene was the first to discover the empty tomb and she promptly informed Peter and John that the Lord had been taken out of the tomb. When these two disciples ran to the tomb and confirmed that the Lord was not there, they returned to their own home. But Mary stayed back at the tomb weeping, until she eventually saw two angels in the tomb and Jesus standing behind her. Mary's persistence paid off in the end.

Another two-way sacred relationship is that between masters and servants. This also covers maid-mistress and employer-employee relationships. Servants are commanded to obey their masters: i) with fear and trembling as unto the Lord, ii) not with eyeservice, as menpleasers iii) but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

In Colossians 3:20, children are commanded to obey their parents in all things: for it is well blessing unto the Lord. However, it will not be pleasing to the Lord, if a child, in obedience to his parents goes to steal. Children are to obey their parents in the Lord. The secret to enjoying good days and long life is in obeying and honouring your father and mother.

The relationship between a husband and wife is one of the sacred relationships. As a two-way relationship both the husband and the wife are expected to work together to achieve the shared aim of successful relationship. The husband and the wife both have to make an effort to obey the charge of the Lord for their relationship to work, because God is the author of marriage.

There are sacred relationships among men that are clearly outlined in God's Word, namely husband-wife, parents-children, and master-servant. And the Lord has graciously provided guidelines to govern these relationships. Some partners in these relationships may prove difficult but we are required to do our utmost to live peaceably with all men.