“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.” Colossians 3:18
There is a worldly marriage without many stipulations or a marriage committed to Jesus.
Worldly marriages don’t last very long because the partners do not submit to God or to each other. The easy way out is to get a divorce and start over.
The institution of marriage is to be a lifelong engagement between a man and a woman. The marriage relationship should be patterned after Christ who sacrificed His life for the Body of Christ.
Jesus wants a marriage to be a rich and wholesome experience with each partner submitting to the other.
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” 1 Peter 3:7
There should be mutual respect for each other and decision making should be shared and agreed upon by both parties.
Do not make decisions if one partner disagrees. This will bring conflict and adversity. Wait upon God.
The married couple should pray together every day and value the godly wisdom coming from your spouse. The marriage should be built on faith and the Word of God.
The favor of God comes into a marriage when there is mutual respect and each partner submits to the wisdom and correction of the Holy Spirit.
Marriage is a two way street. Each couple must value and cherish the other.
Hal Hollister Ministry 