23/5/2021 [Family Message 9] www.lifechurchmissions.com
Complicated Matters in Marriage (3) - Words spoken between spouses. <Son 4:1-7; 5:10-16 7:4-5; Jas 3:5>
Read <Song of Solomon 4:1-7; 5:10-16>
1. Song of Solomon - The Romance between a man and woman.
* Satan has set up two plots in the sexual life of man.
1) The Bible does not devalue physical beauty and favorable impression.
2) In the favorable impression a couple can give to each other, words spoken are deemed as most critical.
Read < James 3:5>
2. Humans are hurt by words of reproach and disdain, and they bring this into their marriage subconsciously.
* Many people couldn’t run away from the words that hurt them, and they carry those hurtful words with them for their whole lives.
* The vicious and cutting remarks in a marriage will worsen these wounds.
3. Compliments and Criticism in a Marriage.
* There is no couple who doesn’t need compliment from each other, and there is no romance that can grow with criticism.
* Compliments don’t mean flattery.
* Not criticizing doesn’t mean not correcting.
4. Through sincere and truthful compliments, our spouse can be healed of their many wounds.