matthew 22:36-39 “teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?” jesus replied: “love...
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Covenant of Marriage
The
Starts with LoveMatthew 22:36-
39
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:36-39
True Love...• Stays in Love• Shows a daily commitment to each
other’s happiness• Wants to do what the other enjoys• Grants space when needed• Knows the other’s weaknesses
and doesn’t disadvantage them• “The Person is more
important than the issue.”
True Love...• Celebrates the other’s strengths• Shares feelings with honesty and
sensitivity• “It’s more important to be
reconciled than to be right.”• Demonstrates trustworthiness• Believes the best of each other
Covenant of Marriage
Covenant?Covenant means “to cut”. It implies the intermingling of blood so that it can never be separated again.
What is a
Marriage by definition is:• A holy covenant
• Initiated by God• Conditioned on an irrevocable
promise• To pursue oneness• With an imperfect person• Of the opposite sex• For a lifetime• For the glory of God
Vow?What is a
, Or personal
An Irrevocable Promise,
Pledgecommitment
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
Covenant of Marriage
The
Wedding Vows
This day forwardforbetter
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Do us part.
death
1 Corinthians 7:28“...But those who marry will face many troubles in this life...
My husband
My husband is annoyingMy husband hates meMy husband doesn’t love meMy husband is a jerkMy husband ignores meMy husband cheated on meMy husband is an alcoholic
My marriage
My marriage is falling apartMy marriage is in troubleMy marriage is overMy marriage is failingMy marriage was a mistake
How can I get my wife
How can I get my wife to love me againHow can I get my wife in the moodHow can I get my wife to trust me again
How can I get my husband
How can I get my husband to fall in love with me againHow can I get my husband to be more affectionateHow can I get my husband to help around the houseHow can I get my husband to want meHow can I get my husband to be more romanticHow can I get my husband back
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Hebrews 13:5
NO IFS!
Surprise your spouse this week by arranging time for the two of you to sit on the couch looking at your wedding album together.
ACTION STEPSRemind your spouse (as best you can remember) of your wedding vows that day. Tell them that you meant those vows then and you still mean them today.
This day forwardforbetter
To have and to hold, from
Or forin and in
worse
tosickness health
and tolovecherish
till
Do us part.
death
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