Keys to Having a Successful Christian Marriage
Keys to Having a Successful Christian Marriage
Both Spouses Committed to Following these Principles
Both Spouses Committed to Following these Principles
KEYS TO HAVING A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
COMMIT YOUR LIFE COMPLETELY TO GOD
Receive Jesus Christ as Personal Savior and Lord
Become a Fully Devoted Follower of Jesus
COMMIT YOURSELF TO YOUR SPOUSE FOR ALL TIME
Love is a Commitment…an Act of Will…Not Just Feelings
Determine that Divorce is Simply Not an Option for You
YOU ARE UNITED SO LEARN TO LIVE TOGETHER AS ONE ENTITY
Always Think about the Well Being of Your Spouse
Do Not Act Independently…You are No Longer Single
CULTIVATE A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SPOUSE
Say “I Love You” to Your Spouse Every Day
Do Not Take Your Spouse for Granted
Always Communicate Openly and Completely
Always Be Kind and Respectful to Your Spouse
Do Not Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger
Be Quick to Apologize and Quick to Forgive
Give Your Spouse Time and Space to Do Things on Her/His Own
Never Expect or Demand Perfection from Your Spouse - Only God is Perfect
DEVELOP AND FOLLOW MUTUAL COMMITMENTS FOR FINANCIAL MATTERS
Create a Realistic Budget and Live Within It - Adjust as Circumstances Change
Practice Tithing - You Cannot Out Give God
Save Money for Emergencies (suggested goal of 3-6 months living expenses)
Build Long-term Assets for Retirement, for Heirs and Supporting God's Kingdom
Be Completely Open with Each Other About Financial Management