1. Welcome

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

3. 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 !

4. 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

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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”

12. 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”

13. 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”

14. 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”

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

16. 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”

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

18. Family

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

20. Marriage is for Men and Women
Who Love God
And
One Another
Part 3
The Meaning of “I Do”

23. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
August 27, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn
CCL