{"id":120,"date":"2022-12-20T20:18:58","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T23:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prayandfaith.com\/?p=120"},"modified":"2022-12-20T20:18:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T23:18:58","slug":"how-to-overcome-a-marriage-in-crisis-through-gods-teachings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prayandfaith.com\/en\/como-superar-um-casamento-em-crise-atraves-dos-ensinamentos-de-deus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome a marriage in crisis through God's teachings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God from the beginning of Creation. When God created Adam, He realized that it was not good for man to live alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, God created Eve to be Adam's companion, with a single goal: for the couple to have children to populate the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is no different today. Marriage is still a sacred institution. However, God knows that there are difficult times in a marriage, no matter how much the couple is united as one in His name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this sense, men and women need to take responsibility for their affections in order to resolve their conflicts in a Christian way, following the Bible's own advice for good conduct in marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without this, there is a great risk that the marriage won't work. This is because marriage is a sacred institution created by God. Only He has the answers to maintaining a healthy Christian relationship. So follow God's lessons to maintain your Christian marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6 tips for overcoming a marriage in crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out a list of 6 tips for overcoming a marriage in crisis through God's teachings written in the Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong>  <\/strong>Let anger pass before resolving a conflict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As soon as a conflict in marriage begins, there is an impulse and temptation to shout, insult, hurt and offend one's spouse. However, we learn from Proverbs 12:16 that only fools explode in anger for any reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this way, it's possible to understand that true Christian couples wait for the anger to pass before resolving a conflict with an assertive, calm, coherent and direct conversation, free from toxic actions or verbalizations that only serve to worsen the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong>  <\/strong>Forgive and be forgiven<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

God offers forgiveness to all human beings and directs that you also forgive and be forgiven in a Christian marriage. Letting hatred into a marriage, as Proverbs 10:12 says, only leads to fights and confusion. True love, on the other hand, can forgive any offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this sense, ask for forgiveness and offer forgiveness too. You can also expect the same behavior from your spouse in a true Christian marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> <\/strong>Be respectful<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sacred texts of Psalms give many tips for relationships. One of these is in Proverbs 19:14, where you are instructed to always speak pleasantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means being respectful towards your spouse when resolving a conflict. Once the couple has calmed down, it's time to talk respectfully, without offense, criticism, accusations and other toxic words that can even hurt your spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ideal is to focus on solving the problem and practicing forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong>  <\/strong>Think about the conflict before talking to your spouse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Matthew 7:3, we are taught not to just see other people's mistakes, judge or criticize. You need to do some self-analysis after a conflict to understand what you did wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, it will be easier to ask for forgiveness for your mistake or failure. This is a very powerful way to preserve a Christian marriage: realize the things you're doing wrong, repent, ask for forgiveness and change the mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong>  <\/strong>To resolve the conflict, choose your words wisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to resolving a conflict, the ideal is to choose your words well and speak assertively to your spouse. Proverbs 29:20 teaches that a person who speaks hastily is irresponsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an absolute truth, even more so in a marriage. With the wrong words, it's possible to commit acts of verbal violence that are difficult to repair or even forgive later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/strong>  <\/strong>Learn to listen to your spouse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Proverbs 16:32, it is taught that you need to be patient with your neighbor and also when resolving a conflict. This means having the patience to wait for the best time to resolve the conflict and also knowing how to listen to your spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutual respect is very important in a marriage. This means that you can also expect your spouse to be respectful and listen to everything you have to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this sense, the ideal is to talk and listen, so that the couple can reach a joint solution, not one that is selfish, proud or only benefits one of the parties involved.<\/p>\n\n\n