This article refers to Jesus’ feelings in the present tense because Jesus is alive in heaven, and since his return to heaven, the Kingdom has undoubtedly remained close to his heart. —Luke 24:51.
* If that civil ceremony included vows but the newly married couple want to say vows before Jehovah and the congregation, they would do so in the past tense, showing that they were already “yoked together.” —Matthew 19:6; 22:21.
Wolfgang, who has been married for 35 years, says, “When we discuss problems, I get kind of tense inside, especially when I feel that my wife doesn’t understand my way of thinking.”
If you find yourself in a tense situation and you sense anger building inside you, it may help to leave the scene, thus giving your emotions time to settle.
17 Even if everyone in your household is a Christian, there may be times when the family situation becomes tense and words even become harsh because of human imperfection.