do you think it makes your marriage stronger or only stops you from doing the things you want to do with your spouse?
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2007-08-29 09:31:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality helps me be a better wife. To not think just about my own desires and needs but to put my husband first and think about his needs and desires. I don't do this because I have to, I do it out of love and respect of my spouse.
2007-08-29 09:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is the union of a man and a woman to live together as Husband and Wife according to the standards set out i the Holy Scriptures. Marriage is a divine institution. (God performed the first marriage when it brought Adam and Eve together) Gen 2:22-24.
the Bible has set out guidelines for both the Husband and the Wife.
2Tim. 3:16, 17 Prov. 3:56; Phil 4:6'7. (Studying Gods Word together regularly and praying to God for help in resolving problems.
Appreciating the principle of headship (1Cor. 11:3, Eph. 5: 25-33 Col. 3:19) this can put heavy responsibility on the husband, so it calls for earnest effort on the part of the wife. (Eph. 5:22-24, 33; Col.3:18; 1Pet. 3:1-6.
confining sexual interest to one's mate, loving concern for the needs of one's mate can help to safeguard that one against temptation to wrong doing. (Prov. 5:15-21; Heb 13:4) 1Cor. 7:2-5.
Speaking i a kindly, considerate manner to each other; avoiding outburst of anger, nagging, and harsh critical remarks. Eph. 4:31; Prov. 15:1' 20:3; 21:9; 31: 26,28.
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BIBLE WILL PROVIDE THE GREATEST COUNSEL YOU CAN GET FOR YOU MARRIAGE, (IT COMES FROM THE CREATOR OF MARRIAGE )
One thing you must remember that once you have decide that that you would like to be married "IT IS NO LONGER ABOUT YOU " it now goes like this
1) God
2) Husband
3) You
2007-08-29 17:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Vivimos en los Ultimos Dias 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I are both atheists so spirituality has no effect on our marriage. We've been together for over 8 years and it hasn't been a problem at all.
2007-08-29 16:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by eviltruitt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I have a lot of fun together making fun of organized religion.
He also pokes fun at me when I get uptight because as Taoist I'm supposed to go with the flow and not care so much about outcomes (true I would not be uptight if I could manage this, but I do care, so oh well).
And when we argue and I'm right he threatens to quote Scripture at me (he's a rabid atheist) because it says I'm supposed to submit (which we both know is not possible for me).
2007-08-29 16:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My wife is a Christian, I am not. Coming up on 11 years with no problems on that front.
Dio: Your spirituality shouldn't affect how you do or do not help out around the house.
2007-08-29 16:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rusty Knight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am such a better husband when I do the right things.
Pray -- read the scriptures -- keep the commandment -- etc.
I become slow to anger and I tend to help more around the house.
And -- not to be crude -- I tend to see a lot more action.
D
Added:
rstykn1ght -- it does
when I have spiritually fed myself I do tend to help more around the house.
D
2007-08-29 16:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God hates divorce, I'm in there for the long haul.
2007-08-29 16:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋