Married 05/09/21

Series: Relationship Status

Married

I Corinthians 7

Regardless of your relationship status, your role is always to glorify God. 

definition of marriage

Marriage is a public covenant to a lifelong monogamous, heterosexual relationship. 

why is marriage a struggle?

·      Marriage is the merging of two wills.

·      Most people’s love language is Love of Self.

·      You are married to a sinner.  

God receives great glory from healthy marriages.  

steps for a healthy marriage

Take your own sanctification very seriously; give grace to your spouse. 

 Sacrificially love your spouse.

  Be faithful to your spouse.  

 Don’t punish your spouse. 

  Don’t keep score.  

            Our goal in marriage is to model Christ’s sacrificial love.

            Love Advice:

                        Small actions mean a lot to women; 

                        touch means a lot to a man; 

                        time means a lot to everyone. 

  Forgive quickly.  

Raise your children in the Lord.

Find your contentment in Christ.