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How to Get Along Even When You're Not

The art of doing marriage God's way

1 Peter 3:1-9

Marriage relationships are hard because sin is real. Even "ideal" marriages face trials and struggles.

No sooner had the ceremony ended and suddenly the glow of new marriage faded. She brought him lunch and the story of human history took a horrible turn toward disaster. He blamed her. She blamed the snake. Both blamed God. Adam and Eve seemed to be the ideal couple. Even "ideal" marriages face trials and struggles.

He married well. Only God could have given him the "perfect" wife in a land of idolatry and immorality. When called to make a radical move, she followed him even though it meant leaving all her family behind. Then came the dry spell and relocating to sustain life meant living in another foreign land. Suddenly she is "not my wife but my sister" and she finds herself in a most compromised situation. Abraham protected himself and exposed his own faithful bride. Even "ideal marriages face trials and struggles.

He did everything for her! He showered her with gifts. He protected her from danger. He cared for her every need. Still, God's bride wandered from His love and her home. Even "ideal" marriages face trials and struggles.

It might be YOUR story. On your wedding day it all seemed so perfect. The photo album testifies to what an "ideal" match you two were. But now…he is not the "man" you thought he was…she is not the wife you had hoped for. Yours was once considered a great connection, but now your "ideal" marriage is facing trials and struggles.

"In the same wives…even if your husband is disobedient to the Word…"
"Likewise, husbands…" (1 Peter 3)
Even "ideal" marriages face trials and struggles.

But you CAN get along when you're not. "…as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her…" (Ephesians 5) The art of doing marriage God's way!

See you Sunday, Church!

Pastor Tom