As I say in my book, the BEST thing I ever did before getting married was just decide that I would trust what the Holy Bible teaches on marriage. I didn’t worry about reading any Christian books or going to Christian counselors. I trusted in the Bible as the guidance for our marriage, and have been guided well. We have also been protected from a lot of the nonsense that’s out there in the ministry world. It doesn't touch us at all. God’s Word is TRUTH. Trust in it. The goodness that has come to our family from trusting in the Scriptures I want for you too, in abundance.
***** The other “best” thing I did before marriage was make sure my wife and I were agreed on what marriage is all about. That meant: 1--We both agreed marriage was for life and you simply do not end it. You don’t end it for sin, but you forgive sin and you continue to live with the person. We were agreed adultery does not end a marriage. 2--We were also agreed on the structure of marriage, that there is only one leader – that’s the man – and the wife is to help him and submit to him. There is an unambiguous pillar of authority. 3--We were both agreed that children are always a blessing and that it is good to accept many children from the Lord. 4--We were agreed that the wife should be in the home and raising the children, so when our first child came along, she would quite the part-time job she already had to be home full time. She would educate our children and do the valuable work around the household. 5—We were agreed that “love” is a job, and that we were committed to doing the job of loving each other and our children regardless of what our feelings were. We committed ourselves to the responsibilities of love. I cannot imagine going into marriage without being agreed to and committed to these truths and more. They make a well-functioning vessel and are rooted in the Word of God. God’s way is life, peace, happiness and harmony. It's not a mystery how to have a good home. It's not a great feat. Just walk in God's ways and keep following them. “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:10
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