What a God-honoring Marriage Should Possess

Summary of Ephesians 5

Marriage can be the most fulfilling spiritual friendships in life. Husbands and wives must submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Couples value and serve each other out of their devotion to Christ. They support each other so they can become all that God created them to be.

It is important that God is the model for the entire marriage relationship. Couples should follow Jesus’ model and lay down their lives for each other. When they find their security in Christ, they will also find freedom to risk living sacrificially.

The goal of a married couple should be to have a relationship that is without sin. The ongoing experience of confession of sin, grace, and forgiveness is a must.

The goal of a marriage relationship is spiritual growth. Spiritual growth brings a sense of wonder at the unsearchable riches of life in Christ.

Summary of I Corinthians 7

Marriage is the place for sexual expression and fulfillment. Our bodies are not ours; but they belong to God and our spouse. If we seek sexual fulfillment outside of marriage we find ourselves trapped of selfish pleasure seeking. Sexuality in the bounds of marriage brings fulfilling joy in God and our spouses.

Whether single or married, there are difficulties that we must deal with. It is wise to seek ways to improve the situation we are in.

God wants us to live in harmony with one another. When we are not living in harmony, we need to examine our lives to see if there is anything we can do to change it.

Instead of seeking new situations, we should seek a new relationship with God in our current situations. In Christ, we have a new power at work in us – regardless of our outward circumstances.

Three Most Important Things That Make a God-Honoring Marriage

Submission with reverence to God brings peace and joy in a marriage. A marriage without sin brings an unconditional love between each other and God. Godly love brings spiritual growth.

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