Hebrews 13:4
How many times have you heard the cliché, “They have a
marriage made in heaven”? This statement implies that some marriages are
determined to be good, while others are destined to be bad. Such thinking
assumes that marriage has a life of its own, and the only way to find out if
you are to have a “good” one or a “bad” one is to “give it a shot.” What most
people don’t seem to understand, though, is that marriage is like a mirror. It reflects
what it sees. If a marriage is strong, it is because the husband and wife have
put a lot of hard work into it. If a
marriage is weak, it is because the husband or wife or both have neglected it.
marriage is weak, it is because the husband or wife or both have neglected it.
God never intended for anyone to have a weak marriage. His design
for marriage is a lifelong, fulfilling companionship. For a couple’s marriage
to thrive within His design, the couple must obey God and His Word and lay
aside this world’s distorted and perverse concept of marriage. The Bible
contains truth that will not only help keep a couple together but will also
keep their marriage strong. In fact, the lessons the Bible gives on marriage
should serve as the foundation of every Christian couple’s relationship.
Tragically, many people do not take marriage seriously
today. They forget that their vows are made before God and include the words “till
death do us part.” So what steps can you take to keep from becoming another
marriage “casualty”? Here are four principles that will help you to maintain a
strong and flourishing marriage:
1. Walk with God. As you cultivate and deepen your relationship with God, you will have the power, the will, and the resources to stand when temptation comes knocking.
2. Walk with Your spouse. Keep the friendship and romance alive in your marriage. Remember what you did when you first started courting your spouse. Compliment one another. Spend time together. Be genuinely interested in one another’s lives. Try your best to look attractive for each other. Treat your partner with respect. Take practical steps to keep that fire of love burning.
3. Don’t Walk on Thin Ice. The book of psalm warns of the dangers of close relationships with those who do not love god as you do. You must avoid potentially dangerous and flirtatious relationships at all costs. Find Christian friends (of the same sex) who can he honest with you if they think you are heading into dangerous territory.
4. Count the Cost. Remember the price that comes with adultery and immorality. Are you ready to face the shame? Are you prepared for the disgrace and distrust you will bring upon your spouse and children – as well as the cause of the Christ? A few moments of pleasure will result in a lifetime of regret.
An intense love for God and for your
husband or wife will see you through the rough waters of sexual temptation. Don’t
be an easy target for Satan’s arrows.
Keep moving in your relationship with
Christ and with your spouse.CF
Do have any other principles or ways a
marriage can remain strong? Please add it here.
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