Moody Radio

The only way to keep a clear conscience in your marriage is to confess your failings to each other.

Most of us are willing to admit that we're not perfect. If you won't admit your faults to your spouse, it will build walls of separation in your marriage.

Living together before marriage is never a good idea. Statistics show that when people choose to live together before marriage, they're marriage is much more likely to fail.

In today's culture, it's more important than ever that the Church be the entity to teach us marriage skills.

How do you go about helping your fiancé discover their love language? Begin by encouraging them to read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages.

It's difficult to stay pure before marriage. When you deeply love each other emotionally, the natural progression becomes physical. The physical aspect of love is not the foundation of a good marriage. Covenant with each other that you will not become physically involved until after marriage.

From a Biblical perspective, the purpose of life is not to accomplish our own objectives but to glorify God. Our busy lives tend to direct our thoughts toward ourselves and our family. But as you serve your family, you are serving God.

You must admit that when your children are born, it greatly affects your marital relationship. Raising your children can become all consuming. Your children and your marriage should both be prioritized, but your marriage should be your main priority.

When your spouse confesses their failure to you, forgiveness is always the Christian response to confession and repentance.

Before going through with a divorce, consider reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book The 5 Love Languages. Agree to read each chapter with your spouse, then share what you've learned.