If a husband loves his wife as Christ loves the church and a wife submits to her husband out of reverence to Christ…why do we need marriage rules for handling conflict? Perhaps because we still battle our sinful nature, the pull of the world, and temptations from Satan even in Christian marriages. We can love the Lord and still have conflict. Yet we need to be wise in our disagreements so that we don’t destroy each other with cruel words or actions. Always keep in mind the goal in conflict (especially for Christian marriages) is restoration. Follow these 10 rules to keep your marriage healthy even in conflict. Rule #1) Be Open “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:10). #2) Be Selfless “An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels” (Proverbs 18:1). #3) Be Forgiving “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). Rule #4) Be Loving “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18). #5) Be Wise “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established” (Proverbs 24:3). #6) Be Gentle “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5). #7) Be Honest “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips” (Proverbs 24:26). #8) Be Transparent “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). #9) Be Brief “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues” (Proverbs 10:19). #10) Be Humble “Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Philippians 2:3-4).
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:36:27 +0000
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