Keeping the Marriage Covenant as Christians-Introduction

For Christians, maintaining the marriage covenant is an essential ingredient of their faith, reflecting their commitment to each other and to God. The Bible provides several guidelines to help couples uphold this sacred bond.

Foundational Commitment

Marriage starts with a deep commitment to love and honor each other. Genesis 2:24 says, Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. This means marriage is meant to be a lifelong, intimate partnership. ”Be joined to his wife” It’s until death part them. Nothing, should cause separation between husband and his wife. Even in the midst of life challenges, it’s for better for worse.

Love and Sacrifice

Key to a strong marriage is love and sacrifice. Ephesians 5:25 instructs husbands to “love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” This love should be selfless and sacrificial, putting the spouse’s needs first. There’s Eros love, storge, philia and agape love. The context above is agape love. Either the wife submits or not,respects or not. It’s the responsibility of the husband to love unconditionally. In the same vein, either the husband loves or not, it’s responsibility of the wife to submit. The concept of love and submission is objectively imperative. Thus, it takes growing spouses to enjoy marriage.

Respect and Cooperation

Wives are encouraged to respect their husbands, as seen in Ephesians 5:22, “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” This isn’t about being inferior but about mutual respect and teamwork. Both partners are called to serve and honour each other (Ephesians 5:21). I had explained this above. Submission is a function of your daily relationship with the master. Once the wife is growing on both personal and family devotion, life becomes easier, same is applicable to the husband.

Faithfulness

Being faithful is crucial and critical. Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Faithfulness means being loyal emotionally and physically, maintaining trust. Watch out for more tomorrow…

Communication

Good communication is essential. Proverbs 18:21 notes, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Couples should communicate openly and honestly, resolving conflicts lovingly. James 1:19 advises, “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,” emphasizing the importance of listening and understanding. In my little research, over 98% problems in marriage is reflection of gaps in communication. Communication comes before creation of anything. After God, the next is communication. God uses communication to create the universe. Almost everything in marriage will be carried out through communication. It’s essential for everyone to learn the ART, SCIENCE, AND ACTS of communication for blissfully relationships at all spheres!

Forgiveness

To seek forgiveness, it must be through communication. To accept apologies of your spouse it is through communication. Forgiveness is vital in marriage. Ephesians 4:32 urges, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Holding grudges can harm the relationship, so practicing forgiveness is crucial.

Mutual Support

Couples should build each other up spiritually and emotionally. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 encourages, “Comfort each other and edify one another.” This means supporting each other’s spiritual growth, praying together, and encouraging each other in faith. You better enjoy your home, it’s only one life.

Shared Faith

A shared faith strengthens the marriage. 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns against being “unequally yoked with unbelievers,” emphasizing the importance of spiritual unity. Sharing the same faith helps couples grow together in their relationship with God. You can have devil as your father-in-law and enjoy the marriage.

Patience and Perseverance

Patience and perseverance are important in facing challenges. Romans 12:12 advises, “Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.” Marriage will have its trials, but patience and prayer can help overcome them. Ability to preserve and endure are key to successful marriage.

Renewing Commitment

Regularly renewing the marriage commitment helps keep it strong. Celebrating anniversaries, revisiting vows, and spending quality time together can reinforce their bond. Do prayer walk together, play games together, create time to gists about life. Devil has no home, unless you allow him in your home. Send that old serpent away in your home through total dependence on God, and effective communication.

Conclusion

Keeping the marriage covenant as Christians involves ongoing effort to live out biblical principles daily. Through love, respect, faithfulness, communication, forgiveness, mutual support, shared faith, patience, and renewing commitment, couples can honor their vows and reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. No man can love your home better than you are. Be determined to make it work. Be intentional about it. May you enjoy peace in your home in Jesus name.Join us tomorrow as we dissect, delve, and discuss keeping marriage covenant.