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EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF MARRIAGE A couple has to yearn and learn excellent qualities for their marriage. All couples start from zero experience in marriage. One has to learn and learn well. Thursday, Ma y 26, 2022 1

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EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF

MARRIAGEA couple has to yearn and learn

excellent qualities for their marriage. All couples start from zero experience

in marriage. One has to learn and learn well.

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 So much has been said and written about marriage—much of it rather complicated or seemingly contradictory—that I was curious as to what Jesus would have to say on the subject. He has such a wonderful way of explaining things simply, clearly, and positively that I was sure He could put things in perspective. Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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So I asked Him to summarize some of the excellent qualities of marriage, and He did.

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Marriage wasn't meant to be so complicated or difficult that only a few could do it successfully. It's within the reach of nearly everyone. It's also what will make most people happiest and their lives most meaningful, productive, and satisfying, because it's a basic part of God's plan for mankind.

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No one excels in all of the following areas, of course, so don't be discouraged if you feel you fall short in some. Just do your best and ask God to help you with the rest.

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1. Putting God First

It's a spiritual law that when you put your time with God first, both alone and with your husband or wife, everything else falls into place. "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:33).

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2. Unselfishness.

Avoid selfishness. Selfishness is at the root of most marriage problems. For a marriage to work, both partners need to put the happiness of the other before their own. That's real love—the kind that lasts.

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God wants to see you succeed in marriage and as individuals, and He is the Answer. He can make mountains of problems melt away.

We have to put our trust in God for God to have His way in our marriages.

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3. Willingness to recognize and work on problems.

Most of the problems that sink marriages start small but grow out of hand because the couple fails to deal with the problems soon enough. Often they tell themselves that the problem will go away if they ignore it or when circumstances change, but that passive approach seldom works.

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Those with the strongest marriages are those who learn to face their problems head-on and take active steps to overcome them together.

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4. Good communication.

In order to understand and meet each other's needs, as well as to unite to overcome problems, good communication is a must.

Communication is key to marriage success. Bad communication results in poor marriage.

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5. Forgiveness

Without forgiveness, the marriage is bound to flop. We must continually and always forgive.

A readiness to forgive is a key to a solid, secure marriage. Be quick to apologize for any hurtful words or actions you may have directed at your wife or husband.

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6. Being supportive

To make your marriage all it can be, dwell on each other's good qualities and always look for ways to bring out the best in each other, rather than belittle or criticize.

Make the most of all opportunities to support each other.

As you grow older, you will appreciate this point more when the children leave your home and you remain the two of you.

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7. Teamwork.

Discuss and agree on goals and priorities, and learn to tackle problems together. "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).

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8. Consideration.

Being considerate of each other's feelings, likes and dislikes, time, and energy not only says "I love you" in a most convincing and endearing way, but it also relieves stress, prevents friction, and keeps lots of little problems from ever happening.

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9. Understanding Each Other

Learn to understand your spouse failure to which there will be a lot of frictions. It is important to deliberately understand each other. Be open to each other and be willing NOT to push your agenda

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10. Affection.

You'd be surprised at how many marriages fall short because of a lack of outward affection. Vocal expressions of your love for one another are also important, but sometimes touching, kissing, and hugging can convey love and reassurance even better. They are physical manifestations of inward feelings. Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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11. Equality.

Equality means involving each other in decisions, parenting your children together, and sharing financial and household responsibilities, but it goes deeper than that. It's not just a matter of scheduling or dividing the workload equally, but of valuing and respecting each other so each one's strengths can come to the fore. Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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12. Admiration

Admire to the uttermost your spouse. Few things boost self-esteem or make people want to succeed in the truly important things of life more than hearing that their good qualities are noticed and admired. Sharpen your appreciation of the wonderful person you married, and watch him or her become even more wonderful.

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      13.Reaching out to others

Even if you seem to be the most compatible couple in the world and feel completely satisfied and secure in each other's company, in order for your marriage to thrive, you both need other friends.

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Others can help you grow in ways that your husband or wife can't, so your marriage will actually be strengthened as you each spend time and do things with others.

But you must have common friends for trust to be built up.

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     14. A sense of humor

"A merry heart does good, like medicine" (Proverbs 17:22). Lighten up a little and you'll find that most of the everyday inconveniences, annoyances, and problems you face aren't so bad after all.

Humor is so important in marriage. Relax and enjoy humor together. Don’t be so serious. Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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15. Optimism

Be optimistic in your marriage. Optimism—the tendency to believe and expect the best—linked to faith in God nearly always pays off big, because God loves to reward faith. Conversely, few things can drag down a marriage faster than pessimism—expecting the worst and complaining about the downside of situations.

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16. Include God in Everything

God wants to see you succeed in marriage and as individuals, and He is the Answer. He can make mountains of problems melt away, and He can make your dreams come true, but there's one condition: Include God. You'll be amazed at what the three of you can accomplish together!

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