Work Toward Peace

God’s Word: Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Effort? – Discuss with each other ways you can put effort into making your marriage better.

How much effort have you given to your marriage in the last month?

Peace? – What does it take for you to be at peace with each other?

Which of these best fits your idea of peace?

1. We leave each other alone most of the time. We don’t bother each other.
2. We are able to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company, as long as we don’t bring up sensitive subjects that we can’t agree on.
3. We both understand and respect each other and enjoy being around each other, even though we don’t think alike on some things.
4. We are just the same; we think and feel the same about everything.

(If you picked 1 or 2, you have work to do on your marriage. If you picked 3, you are blessed. If you picked 4, you may be from another planet.)

Mutual Edification? – Some couples are in competition with each other. What would it take for each of you to want the other to grow?

Discuss ways you would like to see growth in your life in the next five years.