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Marriage is for Men and Women Who Love God And One Another Part 2 Why Marriage Fails so Often

What is failure in marriage ? Divorce Does not have to end in divorce to be a failure. If it does not prepare us for heaven !

Why Marriage Fails so Often “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Heb. 13:4 God gave laws For marriage God designed Us for marriage Why Marriage Fails so Often

1. The persons involved fail Inadequate persons are not guided by the BIBLE. Both must be adequate partners It takes TWO adequate partners to have a successful marriage.

2. Fail to understand the commitment Marriage ceremony Till death Sickness and in health Prosperity & Adversity

Three stages of life Acts 20:35 3. Because of Immaturity Dependence Independence Inter-dependence = Childhood = Adolescence = Maturity Acts 20:35 Selfishness

4. Unfair or Harsh Criticism One or both fall into the habit of criticizing Ends in self-righteousness Not the way of Christ Concentrate on the good

5. Too Sensitive Sensitive in wrong or right way No one is perfect – Phil.3:12-13 Criticism can help us do better Refuse to criticize when you are criticized

6. Torn asunder by inner Conflicts House divided against itself Civil war within – conflicts Makes for inadequate partners Beatitudes in Matthew 5

7. Lack of trust in one another Jealousy = destructive Must be worthy of trust Song of Solomon 8:6 “jealousy is cruel as the grave” 1 Cor.13:7 “believeth all things”

8. Failure in physical intimacy Sex is the added language given by God to married couples Unmarried attempt to speak this language – ends in sorrow Heb. 13:4 “honorable”

9. Failure in kindness, courtesy and thoughtfulness 1 Cor. 13 = Love Col. 3:19 “Be not bitter” When you love your companion you will not be unkind because….. “LOVE IS KIND”

10. Do not learn how to Resolve conflict Will be differences Rom. 12:10 Sometimes wife wants to boss Eph. 5:25 “husband is head”

11. Financial Problems Not as much money Overspend their income Tempers flare A battle results

12. The husband and wife are Not united in Christ Need each other spiritually Discuss before marriage 1 Pet. 3:1-2 “may be won”

Marriage Let love come into your lives and let it grow and grow. Love is the foundation of marriage. Love One Another.

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Marriage is for Men and Women Who Love God And One Another Part 2 Why Marriage Fails so Often

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Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org August 27, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562