PRINCIPLES OF A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

by Olusegun Jimoh Blog

Definitions of Terms

Principles refer to concepts or ideas that serve as the foundation for a system of belief.

When something is successful, it is blooming, thriving, flourishing and accomplishing a desired aim or result.

Marriage is a formal or legally organized union between a man and a woman. It is the intimate union of a man and woman.

Marriage is God’s IDEA.

Objectives: Gen: 2.24b. Mal 2: 15-16

The objectives of marriage according to scriptures are companionship and procreation.

Make every effort to build a strong relationship with your spouse. Where there is unity of spirit, we can achieve God’s purpose together for our lives and will enjoy companionship.

It is important to note that the man and woman are creatures of God with individual differences. are creatures of God with individual differences.

Introduction

Marriage is God’s perception and idea. So a successful marriage is possible for any couple who will take responsibility. Note that the success of a marriage is the responsibility of both couple. It is therefore important that we understand these basic principles and applied them in our Relationship and Marriage.

Some basic principles:

  1. Love: Eph 5: 25 -33. Love is a decision not a feeling. The foundation of a happy relationship is true love 1 Cor.13

You need to understand your spouse’s love language

True love remains committed even through trials and temptations.

Love requires proper nurturing and that means honesty, openness, gratitude etc

It is not sufficient to have the feeling but important to express it. Love is complete when we express it. The feeling of being loved is one of the most wonderful feelings on earth.

 

  1. Communication: Amos 3:3

This is a great key to a happy relationship. Is there a difference between communication and talking? Talking is uttering words with the goal of getting a message across. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t while communication is the successful transmission of a message.

 

Good communication is the first step in problem solving and in relationship building.

Marriage is an institution of two forgivers.

 

  1. Transparency and trust: Gen. 2.25

Transparency is always accompanied by trust which makes joy eminent.

If you have made up your mind to love, then you must learn to trust as well. You should also be trustworthy.

The Lord requires us to be honest, truthful and maintain transparency. Adam and Eve were naked but not ashamed.

 

  1. Respect:

Accept the personality of your spouse.

Humility helps us bear in mind that we are working towards perfection. With love we can influence each other positively.

Don’t try to change each other but respect one another.

 

  1. Faithfulness: Mal. 2: 15- 16

We should be faithful to one another in all things having the objectives of marriage in mind.

 

God’s word is not our culture is the plumbline that will be used to determine our eternal destination.

 

 

CONCLUSION Amos. 7: 7-8

 

Marriage is God’s idea so we should honour Him in our union.

God’s grace is indeed sufficient for us. We must make God a priority in our Relationship, if we must succeeded.