Mel Svendsen's sermon on Marriage
How to Resolve Conflicts in Marriage
1. You must be willing to forgive
a. Forgiveness does not depend on the sin, but on the amount of Love you have
2. Listen when your spouse brings up your shortcomings
3. Have a spirit of self control
4. Quick to hear and slow to speak
5. Attitude of Humility
6. Have a humble attitude about my shortcomings- create an attitude of Love
7. Avoid words "always" and "never"
8. Don't bring up hurts from the past- Love and forgiveness forget the past
9. Goal should be restoration when spouses have an argument
10. Be willing to change and become more like Christ
11. Follow through on a solution that will draw you closer to God and closer to your spouse
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