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Want A Happy And Fruitful Marriage?

Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles

Do we want a happy and fruitful marriage? The following are ten biblical ways to have and maintain a happy and fruitful marriage:

  • Never be too old to hold hands, rejoicing with your bride (Proverbs 5:18).
  • Remember to say “I love you” at least once every day (Proverbs 17:17; Ephesians 5:28-29; cf. Matthew 7:12).
  • Never go to sleep angry at one another (Ephesians 4:26; cf. Psalm 37:8).
  • Stand together facing the world (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
  • Be able to forgive and forget (Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13; cf. Matthew 18:21-22; Mark 11:25).
  • Help each other grow as individuals (1 Peter 3:1-12).
  • Search together for the good and the beautiful (Philippians 4:8),
  • Express appreciation and gratitude (Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17.
  • Marry the right person (1 Corinthians 9:5 NASB; cf. Proverbs 5:18-21; ; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
  • But also be the right partner (Ephesians 5:25-29; 1 Peter 3:1-6).