Marriage
for Lovers & Aspirers
HOW TO LOVE YOUR SPOUSE
Memory Verse: Romans 14:19 (NKJV) “Therefore let us
pursue the things which make
for peace and the things by which one may edify another.”
Introduction: 1 John 4:7–12
COUPLE Acronym borrowed from Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs' book: Cracking the Communication Code
C-CLOSENESS:
Genesis 2:24; Matthew
19:6; Titus 2:4; Song of Solomon 5:16; Proverbs 15:17
“Money can’t buy you love.”—The Beatles
“Intimate relationships, as opposed to
intimate experiences, are the result of planning. They are built. The sense of
union that comes with genuine spiritual closeness will not just happen. If it
is present, it is because of definite intent and follow-through on your part.
You choose to invest, and do. It’s not left to mere chance.”-- Donald R.
Harvey
O-OPENESS:
Colossians 3:19, Matthew
5:37; 1 Corinthians 7:5
U-UNDERSTANDING:
1 Peter 3:7
“Discover
what delights your partner and then make those delights happen in many
different, creative ways. Even the way you express your love to your partner
each day can be varied and innovative. If your spouse can predict what you will
say, how you will respond, what kind of gift you will give on special
occasions, then you are in a romantic rut.”-- H. Norman Wright
P-PEACEMAKING:
Matthew 5:9; Ephesians
4:32; Matthew 18:34–35; Mark 11:26; Proverbs 21:9
L-LOYALTY:
Malachi 2:14–15; 1
Peter 1:22
E-ESTEEM: Romans 14:19; Romans 9:21; Proverbs 16:24
