Building a Strong Marriage: Genesis 1:27 & Proverbs 4:23

Rev. Brad Franklin talks marriage and family being for the glory of God.  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel:<br/>https://youtu.be/KvCQNvvjKm4 Sermon Notes: Genesis 1:27<br/>Revelation 21:1-3<br/>Proverbs 4:23<br/>Matthew 5:8 How to Build a Strong Marriage  1. Think biblically about marriage. -The ultimate purpose of marriage is giving God the glory. God is most glorified when the covenant is honored. -When God is not glorified in a relationship, the focus shifts. It becomes the shift to “My needs, my happiness and my glory.”  The focus becomes self. -Anytime we are glorifying self, that is not biblical. -Challenge: The next time you are tempted to make a self-serving or self-glorifying decision without having a conversation with your spouse, ask yourself if you are glorifying God or self?2. One of the greatest threats of any marriage is losing a teachable heart.-When was the last time you asked your spouse to forgive you for something you were clearly in the wrong about?- We are losing apologies.3. Purity-Are you pure? Are your thoughts pure? Is your heart pure? Is your communication with your spouse pure?-These answers affect all aspects of your marriage.-If you ever need time to come and talk to the pastor, to just have a pastoral ear, you and your spouse know that I have an open door policy. It is a safe place to share where you pastor will listen and pray for you. It remains confidential. -All couples can benefit from a recommitment.