Rounded off, there is one divorce granted for every two marriages performed in our nation today, and it has been that way for decades. Following is a list of what could be called Rules Of Thumb for A Good Marriage And A Happy Home. While not fool-proof, if followed consistently they will provide a much greater likelihood that a couple will maintain a good, happy, fulfilling marriage. The scripture references cited are usually not in a context that discusses marriage in particular, but the principles brought out in those texts can be properly applied to the marriage relationship. 1. Matt. 22:37-38 Above all, put God at the head of your life, home and marriage.
2. Jas. 4:7-8 Make up your mind to not allow the devil any influence in your marriage. 3. Eph. 5:22-25 Love your spouse deeply enough to accept and fulfill, cheerfully and without resentment, your God-given roles as husband and wife. 4. Eph. 6:4 Be committed to lead your family to be faithful to God. 5. Prov. 12:22 Always be honest with each other. 6. Eph. 4:31 Don’t give anger, bitterness or evil speaking any place in your relationship. 7. Eph. 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted toward each other. 8. Mk. 11:25-26 Forgive, forget and move forward in your relationship. 9. Acts 20:35; 1 Cor. 13:7; Gal. 6:2 Be supportive, bear one another’s burdens. 10. 1 Thess. 5:17 Take your lives, your marriage, everything to God in prayer together. 11. 1 Thess. 5:18 Count your blessings together, and give thanks to God for them. 12. 1 Cor. 13:8, 13 Love each other deeply and unconditionally. A good marriage does not happen by accident. It begins as a blessing from God. It develops and is maintained through careful focus and diligent determination of both husband and wife. These Rules Of Thumb can serve as a guideline in that development… Comments are closed.
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