

{"id":7018,"date":"2016-03-16T09:45:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T09:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=7018"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:44:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T18:44:54","slug":"30-virtues-of-a-christian-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/30-virtues-of-a-christian-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Virtues of a Christian Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7020 size-full\" title=\"Christian marriage advice\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/114.jpg\" alt=\"Christian marriage advice\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Christian couple should know that a successful Christian marriage or a&nbsp; healthy Christian marriage can only come from making Jesus the center of their lives together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pdfs.semanticscholar.org\/348d\/70e2681b3b860296cd2adc29e5c038948404.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian virtues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Biblical virtues of marriage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that He has given us all, are powerful tools to create a harmonious and long-lasting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The article constitutes 30 Christian teachings on marriage values which are essential for building a godly marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Acceptance\"><\/span>1. Acceptance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody is perfect. We all have our weaknesses and flaws. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/developing-acceptance-skills-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept your spouse for who he or she really is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and do not try to change each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Caring\"><\/span>2. Caring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to cuddle, talk, and hold hands with your spouse just like when you were dating. Say &ldquo;I <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&rdquo;: every day and do nice things for each other to show that you care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Commitment\"><\/span>3. Commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A piece of <\/span><b>godly marriage advice for marriage success<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for couples is that they should commit themselves fully to the marriage and work hand-in-hand in creating a stronger bond with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Compassion\"><\/span>4. Compassion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should be sensitive to each other&rsquo;s feelings and be ready to console and support one another in times of pain, problems, and difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Consideration\"><\/span>5. Consideration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are married, you no longer make decisions just for yourself.&nbsp; Biblical rules of marriage teach us that couples should consider each other&rsquo;s opinions and talk about every decision that needs to be made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Contentment\"><\/span>6. Contentment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><b>Christian marriage and relationship virtue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that you can dream of better things in the future but you should also learn to be happy and content with what you already have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Cooperation\"><\/span>7. Cooperation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian relationships are strongest when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/how-to-be-a-team-player-to-your-spouse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">husband and wife work as a team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp; These couples work together and not against each other through every challenge they have to face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the&nbsp; video on Christian virtues&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OhOzMeqwQiQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Dignity\"><\/span>8. Dignity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valuing each one&rsquo;s dignity will help couples to stay true to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/vows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they do not want to do anything to ruin their vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Encouragement\"><\/span>9. Encouragement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should learn to encourage each other to go for the things that make them happy. Such values in marriage would help them to be able to lift each other up in times when they need it the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Fairness\"><\/span>10. Fairness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every decision made by the couple should be fair for both husband and wife. Everything is shared between them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-Faith\"><\/span>11. Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a married couple has faith in God and <\/span><b>takes the time to pray together,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they build a spiritual bond that brings them closer to God and to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Flexibility\"><\/span>12. Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian couples should learn to compromise, adjust, and make sacrifices to maintain harmony in their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-Forgiveness\"><\/span>13. Forgiveness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everybody makes mistakes. Christian values of marriage convey that if a husband and wife truly love each other, then they would be ready to forgive each one if they really want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-make-a-relationship-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make their relationship work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottman.com\/blog\/forgiveness-can-transform-marriage\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgiveness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the key ingredient in having a successful and satisfactory marital relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-Generosity\"><\/span>14. Generosity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Christian marriage, a man and a woman should be willing to fulfill the needs of their spouse. Whether it be material things, time together or even sex, each one should gladly provide it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-Gratitude\"><\/span>15. Gratitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/christian-marriage-advice-keeping-god-at-the-center\/\"><b>best Christian marriage advice<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that I can give you is to learn to say &ldquo;Thank You&rdquo; to your spouse. Showing appreciation will do wonders for your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26062\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Reality-of-Christian-Marriage.jpg\" alt=\"The Reality of Christian Marriage\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-Helpfulness\"><\/span>16. Helpfulness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things become so much easier when couples help each other with their tasks and responsibilities. As part of the daily devotion for married couples, they should always be ready to help their spouse whenever they can.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-Honesty\"><\/span>17. Honesty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should be able to talk about anything with their partners. Being honest about how you feel about every situation will help you both resolve every issue you have to face.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-Hope\"><\/span>18. Hope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian married couples should <\/span><b>be each other&rsquo;s source of hope and optimism.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps them both to keep moving forward despite the trials that may come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-Joyfulness\"><\/span>19. Joyfulness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to laugh and play with your spouse. Avoid dwelling on the negative things and try to make every moment together into a happy memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-Kindness\"><\/span>20. Kindness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should learn to be nice to each other. Avoid hurtful words, shouting, and offensive actions. If you really love someone you will not do anything to upset them or make them feel less loved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21-Love\"><\/span>21. Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if a couple fights, they should remind themselves of their love for each other and allow this to guide them through every situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22-Loyalty\"><\/span>22. Loyalty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Couples should be loyal to one another<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and not do anything to destroy the promise they made before God.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23-Patience\"><\/span>23. Patience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In times of misunderstandings and shortcomings, couples should not let anger and frustration overcome them. Instead, they should be patient with each other and focus on resolving the issues together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24-Reliability\"><\/span>24. Reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should be able to rely on each other in times of need. Each one is the other person&rsquo;s support system and source of strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25-Respect\"><\/span>25. Respect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Christian couple should always<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-respect-your-husband\/\"><b>treat each other with respect<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to show how they value one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26-Responsibility\"><\/span>26. Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both men and women in a Christian marriage have their own responsibility. And each one should do their part to maintain a healthy relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27-Self-discipline\"><\/span>27. Self-discipline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should learn to control their desires. They should be able to resist temptations and live a life that is just.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28-Tact\"><\/span>28. Tact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should always <\/span><b>remember to talk to each other in a respectful and calm way.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose your words even if you are angry so that you will not hurt each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29-Trust\"><\/span>29. Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Christian marriage, both should learn to trust each other and should strive to be trustworthy as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30-Understanding\"><\/span>30. Understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, couples should be more understanding of each other.&nbsp; You should be able to solve anything together once you both listen to each other and accept each other for who you truly are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These virtues are all teachings of the Christian faith and present themselves as <\/span><b>Christian marriage help for couples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in need.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live your married life by these lessons then you will be able to build a strong, happy, and lasting relationship that you can be proud of.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Every Christian couple should know that a successful Christian marriage or a&nbsp; healthy Christian marriage can only come from making Jesus the center of their lives together. 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