12 MIKE MAZZALONGO Divorce Busters Part 2 Review

12 MIKE MAZZALONGO Divorce Busters Part 2

Review 7 suggestions to avoid divorce before you marry. 1. Marry a strong Christian 2. Consider your parents’ objections 3. Observe your partner’s parents

Review 7 suggestions to avoid divorce before you marry. 4. 5. 6. 7. Don’t marry a “user” Observed how your partner handles money Don’t marry a liar Make sure your future spouse can hold down a job

Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage Suggestion #1 Know the difference between a contract and a commitment

Contract - Legal Document - Cancelled Through Divorce

Commitment - Vow/Promise - Cancelled Through Death

Fidelity Commitment to Love Service

Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage Suggestion #2 Get Help

When at an impasse in marriage: A. Swallow your pride

When at an impasse in marriage: A. Swallow your pride B. Get Christian counselling

When at an impasse in marriage: A. Swallow your pride B. Get Christian counselling C. Be patient

If God can resurrect Jesus from the dead, He can also resurrect a dead marriage.

Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage Suggestion #3 Learn to forgive

The first goal for the couple in marriage trouble is to forgive.

Forgiveness is giving up the right to receive a payment you justly deserve.

Forgiveness permits everyone to move on and start over.

Most divorces could be avoided if: • People would enter into marriage with a “commitment” mindset.

Most divorces could be avoided if: • People would enter into marriage with a “commitment” mindset. • People wouldn’t wait so long to get help.

Most divorces could be avoided if: • People would enter into marriage with a “commitment” mindset. • People wouldn’t wait so long to get help. • People would try as hard at forgiveness as they do at winning the argument.

Forgiveness is the best kind of closure.