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Learn how to improve your relationships by shifting from selfishness to selflessness. Discover the key qualities to look for in a partner and how to cultivate a selfless mindset in your interactions. Explore real-life examples and biblical teachings for guidance.
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A new guitar does not guarantee better music. And bad relational habits are not corrected by starting a new relationship. Stanley, Andy Join us: 6am prayer conference call: 712-432-1500 606560#
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Marriage licenses should include the words “Some assembly required” in large print. Lucado, Max. Romans 12:16 “Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! ”
We are different in three areas: How we relate to each other. Introvert-Extrovert
2. How we see life. Spontaneous- Systematic
3. How we make decisions. Facts- feelings
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others. Andrew J. Holmes
At the root of every sinful act, every hurtful word, every inappropriate thought lies one common denominator: Selfishness.
God calls us to selflessness, the act of sacrificing one’s own interest for the greater good. • Before marriage: “Scientists find that cohabitation cuts down on commitment. The message of living together is "I'd really like to take just a part of you right now, maybe sometime later I'd take every part of you". The relationship DEFINES itself by a holding back of total commitment. • (The Ring Makes All The Difference)
“Has sex outside marriage made your life better or just more complicated?” Ortberg, John
“Meeting the right person without first becoming the right person is a recipe for an unhappily-ever-after ending." Are you the person you are looking for is looking for? Pr. Andy Stanley
1. Whoever you marry must have been in love with Jesus before they met you.
3. Whoever you marry must not be nursing any uncontrolled anger.
Proverbs 23:20 says, “Don’t associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food”
Hebrews 12:15, “Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles with its poison”
Why? Proverbs 28:25 says, “Selfishness only causes trouble.”
Proverbs 15:27 says, “Greed brings grief to the whole family” (NLT). If you marry a greedy spouse, you will be in debt your entire life.
Job 5:2 “Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple.”
Proverbs 20:7 says this: “A righteous person lives on the basis of his integrity… Love is based on trust, and trust is based on truth. If you don’t tell me the truth, I can’t trust you. And if I can’t trust you, how can I love you?
Leonard Ravenhill gives one of the best counsels on dating and marriage, “God always gives his best to those who leave the choice to him.” Are you? http://purposedriven.com/blogs/dailyhope/index.html?contentid=13381
2. During marriage: Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
Steering Clear, p. 31-34: • Basic Selfishness • b. Living in fantasy. • Boredom and lack of purpose. • High risk takers. • e. What I have is not enough. • f. Soft on yourself and hard on others. • g. Pride and low self-esteem: a paradox.
*Tamar-had issues with in-laws, no luck in marriage. *Rahab- was a prostitute. *Ruth- immigrant, widow. *Manasseh- blood-thirsty king. *Jacob- deceived his own father. *His family called him crazy. Did not believe in Him.
Which teaches us two things: 1. Jesus’ family had issues you can relate to.
2. Jesus’ family had issues they needed to be redeemed from.
Acts 16:29 The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” 32 And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household.
Acts 16:33 Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized.34 He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.
Mathew 12:48 Jesus asked, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” 49 Then he pointed to his disciples and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. 50 Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”
