KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

Unless the Lord builds the house,
they labor in vain who build it.
Psalm 127:1


KEYS TO A
SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

Key 1

One of the foundations of a lasting marriage is to

BE COMMITTED

to each other and to making the marriage work.
A generation or two ago, marriages were stable
and divorce was not as widespread as it is today.
We believe this was due to the commitment of people
entering into the marriage relationship.
Divorce should not be an option.
There are situations, of course, where there is
abuse and infidelity which cannot, and should not
be tolerated.
Not in every case, but in most cases, if discernment
is used in Key 2, this type of abuse will not be found.

Key 2

One of the most important keys to a
successful marriage is to

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATE.

2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Young people get caught up in the romance and the
physical attraction, and they don't consider whether
the object of their attraction
will help or hinder them in their
spiritual development.
Of course, the foundation for choice
should have been laid years before.
Just because a person falls in "love",
doesn't necessarily mean that person you "love"
would make a good spouse.
Hormones need to be governed by reason.
God made us creatures of choice.
In fact, our lives are a product of the choices we make.

Galatians 6:7-8

Key 3

An admonition for young people.

REMAIN SEXUALLY PURE UNTIL MARRIAGE.

Your marriage will have a greater chance of success
if you do. Young people today who are taking a stand
against pre-marital sex are to be applauded.

Ephesians 5:3-5

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Key 4

Early in the marriage a couple needs to

ACCEPT GOD'S PLAN FOR THE FAMILY

Let Christ be the head of the family,
and let the husband be the spiritual leader in the family.
A loving husband will not be overbearing.

Ephesians 5:22-23

Key 5

DON'T WITHHOLD LOVE AND AFFECTION

or use it as a weapon to get your own way.
God has given specific instructions about the
physical relationship between husband and wife.

1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Key 6

LISTEN TO ONE ANOTHER.

Keep the lines of communication open.
Few things can be more detrimental to a marriage
than the refusal of one of the partners
to discuss problems.
Work it out together if you can, but don't hesitate
to get outside help in the form of Christian counseling
if it is required.

Key 7

DON'T NEGLECT YOUR SPOUSE

while you are raising your children.
Long after the children have left home,
you will need each other.
A loving relationship must be built
while the children are growing up.

Key 8

Money can cause problems so

COME TO AN AGREEMENT ABOUT
THE HANDLING OF FINANCES.

Sometimes this is a joint effort,
but sometimes one partner is
better equipped to handle the family finances.
The other partner needs to defer
to the one with this gift.


Key 9

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH

so that you can enjoy
your relationship with one another
for many years.

1 Corinthians 3:16


Key 10

GIVE EACH OTHER ROOM
FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

and for personal likes and dislikes.
One may be a sports fan, the other may not.
Not all things have to be shared.

Key 11

BE WILLING TO SAY, "I'M SORRY"

when you are wrong.
Truly mean it, and try to make improvements.

Key 12

BE WILLING TO FORGIVE

when you have been wronged by your spouse.

Matthew 6:14-15

Key 13

Make every effort to

ARRANGE FOR THE WIFE AND MOTHER
TO BE IN THE HOME

during the years when the children are growing up.
A working mother with young children is actually
holding down two full time jobs.
She has little time nor energy left for her husband
at the end of the day.

Titus 2:4-5

Key 14

As parents

SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THE
DISCIPLINING OF THE CHILDREN.

Failure to do so will cause the marriage
and the children to suffer.

Key 15

Hold your spouse in high esteem.

MAKE POSITIVE REMARKS
ABOUT YOUR MATE
TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

باختصار ... لو كل زوج و كل زوجة شعروا فعلاً بالوحدانية اللى ربطت بينهم بحلول الروح القدس فى سر الزيجة، ماحدش حيحتاج مفاتيح ولا أى حاجة.
صدقونى (و إسأل مجرب) الواحدانية فى كل شئ هى مفتاح السعادة الزوجية.







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