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.
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