When tackling an important project, it is natural to want to divide all the tasks fairly, so everyone shares the responsibilities and weight of the job. However, in this program, Chip Ingram cautions that while that strategy may be successful in the workplace, it often causes stress, burnout, and resentment at home. Hear what God’s Word says about an all-in partnership with your spouse, that is deeply rewarding and life-giving.

Fighting lies with truth

Lie #6:

Marriage is a 50-50 proposition. As long as everyone does their part everything will be okay.

The truth:

Marriage is a 100%-100% proposition. It is an UNCONDITIONAL commitment to an imperfect person. It’s giving the other person what they need the MOST, when they DESERVE it the least, at great PERSONAL COST.

Key verse:

John 13:34-35

Lie #7:

Marriage shouldn’t be this difficult. No matter how hard I work it seems like we always have issues to work through. I really wonder if it’s worth it.

The truth:

Everything of great value requires COMMITMENT, SACRIFICE, and PERSEVERANCE. As my spouse and I face challenges and overcome them, our intimacy and joy will far outweigh our present problems.

Key verse:

Galatians 6:9

Lie #8:

I’ve tried hard to make this marriage work, but it’s too far gone. God wants me to be happy and I know He’ll understand if I get a divorce.

The truth:

God HATES divorce. No marriage is beyond repair. If Jesus can raise the dead, He can certainly RESURRECT my marriage.

Key verse:

Malachi 2:16

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