Successful Marriage

• God is the author of marriage

Purpose and Plan
It is Holy
To have holy generation
To get victory over sin/lust
• Marriage is a Commitment
• Marriage is a covenant with God and spouce
• Marriage is a special relationship
➢ Holy & Honourable I Thes 4:3-4
➢ To fulfill each other’s need I Cor 7:3-5
➢ To get victory over satan
➢ For companionship Mat 19:3-6

• Marriage demands complete faithfulness I Cor. 6:15-20

• Respect 2 Cor 6:14, I Pet 3:7
• Marriage gives responsibility
➢ Rear, Teach and Train Children Pro 19:18
➢ Keep God FIRST!
➢ Pray Together!
➢ Acceptance is the key for the success
➢ Respect each other
➢ Forgive Each Other
➢ Less conflict Negotiate
➢ Show Your Affection
➢ Enhanced communication
➢ Encourage each other to grow together!
➢ Read the Bible together as much as possible!
➢ Be swift to hear & slow to speak!
➢ Make time to communicate with each other!
➢ Protect and honor your marriage vows!
➢ Do not let others come between your marriage!
➢ 10.Have a "Mission Statement" for your Marriage & Family!
➢ 11.Thank God everyday for your Mate
➢ 12.Demonstrate the "love"
➢ 13.Commit your problems to Jesus Christ in prayer
➢ 14. Honesty is the best policy in marriage