Fierce Marriage Struggling With Discontentment in Your Marriage? A Biblical Response
Dec 23, 2025
Explore the intriguing theology of contentment as a learned discipline, encouraging believers to face their imperfections head-on. Discover how Adam and Eve's differing tendencies illuminate marital dissatisfaction. Learn the distinction between righteous and unrighteous discontent, along with common pain points in marriage like communication and finances. Find inspiration in the stories of Job and Paul, emphasizing satisfaction amid struggles. Finally, embrace gratitude as a powerful antidote to discontent in your marriage.
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Hosts Admit They Sometimes Get Discontent
- Ryan admits he experiences discontent on off days and doesn't claim perfection.
- He frames occasional discontent as human, not evidence of failure.
Filter Discontent With A Godward Question
- Filter discontent by asking whether it is God-word oriented rather than me-word oriented.
- Pray, act faithful, and pursue solutions when discontent aligns with God's design.
Contentment Is Rooted In God's Character
- Contentment roots in the character of God rather than circumstances.
- Trust in God's involvement, power, and goodness grounds satisfaction amid hardship.