A Marriage Reminder!

Had to pass this along!

So many marriages end in divorce because of sinful pride. This sinful pride often lurks in the carn...al attitude one has towards their spouse. So many married people have the attitude that they'll only do their part if their spouse does theirs. That attitude just won't work in the real world...not if you want to stay married. God never intended for a marriage to be a parasitic type of relationship where you only give to get. A marriage is supposed to based upon UNCONDITIONAL LOVE where each person gives 100% regardless of how much effort the spouse puts in. Is that fair? Of course not, but true love isn't based upon fairness. Was it fair that Jesus Christ should paid a debt he did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay? No, but He did it anyway because He loves us (Romans 5:8). Love oftentimes is not fair. The Bible clearly teaches that we are no better than the heathen if only give to get. If we only love those who love us, then where is our reward? Jesus said in Matthew 5:46..."For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?" Biblical love is unconditional love. A parent who truly loves their child will NEVER disown their child. A husband who truly loves his wife will NEVER divorce her. A wife who truly loves her husband will NEVER divorce him. A troublesome marriage may require a separation for a short time, but if a man and woman truly love each other...they will not divorce. People get divorced all the time because they get tired and want out. The green grass they seek is rarely what they thought it would be. You can't run from your miseries. We are living in a selfish generation where people look for excuses to run, shirk, and quit. It's just not right. Marriage is NOT an agreement, it's a lifetime COMMITMENT.
By:Lisa Mueller-Kumar