Foundation
in building construction is important because it determines the size, height
and strength of a building. If these components are not properly appropriated
with the foundation, the building will collapse. Ps.11:3.
Marriage
can be likened to a building or a house; built on a proper foundation required
to sustain the structure. A home can be compared to a building.
What is this foundation?
(Basic Understanding of Marriage)
1.Marriage is God’s
establishment: God saw the need for marriage in a man’s life and created it,
not on man’s request. Gen. 2:18-23. James 1:17, Ps.85:12, Prov. 18:22.
2.Marriage is good and
perfect: God established marriage for the good of man. Marriage is not a
necessary evil, it makes life better. Eccl. 4:9, Deut. 32:30.
Why God established
Marriage
Marriage is established
for the following reasons:
1.For Companionship: Gen.
2:18. God’s primary reason is for companionship. Mal. 2:14. Marriage is God’s
intention to eradicate loneliness. Your spouse ought to be your best friend.
2.To provide help: Your wife
is ordained as your help or helper. Gen. 2:18-20. Marriage is supposed to help
you spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
3.To deliver from
immorality: Marriage is designed to satisfy your needs emotionally. 1 Cor.17:1-4,
Prov. 5:15
4.To raise Godly
children(Procreation): Gen. 1:27-28, Mal. 2:15
Danger
of Marital crisis
1.It hinders God`s presence
in your life. Ps. 133:1
2.Prayer is hindered I
Pet.3:7
3.The door is open to the
enemy. James 3:16
4.You impact negatively on
your world. 2 Cor. 3:2, I Tim. 4:12
5.It hinders fulfillment and
God`s blessings. When you are not fulfilled in your marriage, it affects other
areas of your life.
When
there’s misunderstanding between husband and wife, then the devil is being
given room. If the couple is not smart enough to kick him out, he will steal
from them. In order to avoid marital crisis, proper foundation has to be in
place. So, what is this foundation? Col 3:18, 19. Eph 5:22-33
1.
SUBMISSION.
What
is submission? It is to yield to the power or authority of another.
How
to submit
a)
The wife should submit to her own husband.
Eph 5:22.
b)
Wives should submit to their husbands as
unto the Lord.
c)Wives should submit in
everything. Eph 5:24.
d)
Her submission must be from her heart. Isa
1:19, Col 3:23
Submission
doesn’t have to be difficult. It is easy when you;
· Understand
who you are and your purpose as a woman.
· See
it as a commandment from God.
· Be
broken spiritually: Allow the word of God to be the dictator for your life.
· Ask
God for grace. 2 Cor. 12:9, Phil 4:13.
2.
LOVE.
Love
is difficult to define. Love is VALUE. It is the worth you place on someone
that determines how you treat them. Col 3:19. Eph 5:25.
How
to love your wife
1)
Love her emotionally: Be emotionally attached
to her. Care for her. John 11:35, 36.
2)
Love her sacrificially: Pay any price to
prove your love for her. John 3:16, SOS 8:6-7, 1 Cor 13:4-13.
3)
Love her unconditionally. Rom 5:8.
A
successful marriage is not a gift, it is a choice.
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