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Read
the Bible and pray together. Obey God’s directives for your marriage (Eph.
5:22-33).
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Accept
the fact that your mate is not perfect (Ro. 3:23).
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Focus
on the good qualities of your mate (Phil. 4:8). Make a list of the good qualities and compliment your
spouse on these qualities often.
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Admit
to your spouse when you are wrong (1 Pe. 5:5-6).
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Verbalize
your love, and show affection (Eph. 4:30-31).
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Forgive
one-another (Eph. 4:32)
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Plan
your budget together and stick with it.
Put God first in finances (Matt. 6:33; Mal. 3:8-10).
Get out of debt and stay out (Phil. 4:19; Ro. 13:8).
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Don’t
go to bed with unresolved conflict (Eph. 4:26-27; Heb.12:14-15).
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Don’t
discuss your spouse’s shortcomings with friends and relatives (Pr.
11:11-13).
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Be
united in the disciplining of children (Mt. 12:25).