Good Marriages Don't Just Happen
Building a Marriage That Stands the Test of Time
February 13, 2005
"... Live together in harmony and love, as though you only had
one mind and spirit between you."
Philipians 2:2
"Make
every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit..."
Ephesians 4:3
WHAT IT TAKES
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"...
Reliable communication permits progress."
Proverbs 13:17 (LB)
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"Show
your love by
to each other."
Ephesians 4:2b (GN)
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"...
Love does not demand its own way."
1 Corinthians 13:5 (LB)
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"Let
(your mate's) affection fill you at all times with delight ..."
Proverbs 5:19b (RSV)
"Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love ..."
Ecclesiastes 9:9a
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"`I
hate divorce,' says the Lord ... `Make sure that you do not break your promise
to be faithful to your (mate)."
Malachi 2:16 (GN)
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"Your
attitude (toward each other) should be the same as that of Jesus Christ."
Philipians 2:5
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