A pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class. He was there to talk about marriage. He asked the class, “What does Jesus say about marriage?” Immediately, one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!”
I’m sure there have been those who have entered into marriage not knowing what they were doing. We all entered into it with some degree of ignorance because marriage is one of those things requiring constant learning. Talk about on the job training!
It might help for us to remember a few key ingredients that are necessary for a healthy marriage.
1. CHRIST
Many marriages are built on faulty foundations. Sadly, they don’t last. If you want a marriage that will stand the test of time and endure the storms of life, build it upon the right foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:11).
2. COMMITMENT
True commitment has nothing to do with convenience or circumstance. It has everything to do with character. Feelings come and go. Commitment remains.
3. COMMUNICATION
Communication means more than just talking about the weather, the events of the day, or the highlights on ESPN. The root of the word is commune which speaks of intimate conversation. When you communicate you are not just sharing facts; you are sharing yourself.
4. CONSIDERATION
Practice common courtesy. Be nice to one another. Commit random acts of kindness. You know, it isn’t always the big things that destroy a relationship. Sometimes it’s just the accumulation of a lot of little things – unkind words, insulting remarks, inconsiderate actions, and so on. If anyone ought to be kind, it should be a Christian. And the first person that kindness should be showered upon is your spouse. So do it (Eph. 4:31-32).
At RLA we believe in multi-generational ministry. That includes husbands and wives. So safeguard your marriage by remembering these key ingredients. And may God give you a marriage that lasts…for a lifetime!
Pastor Todd Weston
I’m sure there have been those who have entered into marriage not knowing what they were doing. We all entered into it with some degree of ignorance because marriage is one of those things requiring constant learning. Talk about on the job training!
It might help for us to remember a few key ingredients that are necessary for a healthy marriage.
1. CHRIST
Many marriages are built on faulty foundations. Sadly, they don’t last. If you want a marriage that will stand the test of time and endure the storms of life, build it upon the right foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:11).
2. COMMITMENT
True commitment has nothing to do with convenience or circumstance. It has everything to do with character. Feelings come and go. Commitment remains.
3. COMMUNICATION
Communication means more than just talking about the weather, the events of the day, or the highlights on ESPN. The root of the word is commune which speaks of intimate conversation. When you communicate you are not just sharing facts; you are sharing yourself.
4. CONSIDERATION
Practice common courtesy. Be nice to one another. Commit random acts of kindness. You know, it isn’t always the big things that destroy a relationship. Sometimes it’s just the accumulation of a lot of little things – unkind words, insulting remarks, inconsiderate actions, and so on. If anyone ought to be kind, it should be a Christian. And the first person that kindness should be showered upon is your spouse. So do it (Eph. 4:31-32).
At RLA we believe in multi-generational ministry. That includes husbands and wives. So safeguard your marriage by remembering these key ingredients. And may God give you a marriage that lasts…for a lifetime!
Pastor Todd Weston