Three Rules for a Healthy Marriage: Read Ephesians 4:25-32 1. The Principle of Cloak-Shedding Tell each other the truth and be able to receive the truth! As long as there are secrets and silence, there will be separation. Dont assume that just because something was said, that it was successfully or correctly communicated. 2. The Principle of Care-Giving You cant withdraw more than you deposit or you will bounce emotional checks. Nurture your relationship. Forgive. (Forgiveness = to untie the knots). Build up your love account by exercising kindness. How? Compliments go a long way, but sometimes you need to express other feelings. You can still use phrases that make a deposit, for instance: I feel as if..., Let me see if I understand..., Im sorry Phrases that make a withdraw are typically accusatory: You make me feel like..., You always..., You never... Avoid making accusations. 3. The Principle of Claw-Removing Never shout angrily (See Ephesians 4:31) Since you are now one flesh, realize that you should care for the other person as if it were yourself. Consider this....When your nose itches, does your brain tell your hand to scratch your knee and let your nose keep itching? Of course not! Remember, you are never justified in hurting your spouse with your words. ***You will never have to forgive your spouse more than God has already forgiven you. [From the book Building a Godly Home - by Max Lucado]
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