Monday, February 16, 2009

Making Marriage Work

Date: 16 February 2009
Speaker: Pastor Kong Hee
Venue: City Harvest Church

1 Corinthians 7:3
Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.

Top need of women = Affection
Top need of men = Sexual Fulfillment

2nd need of women = Conversation
2nd need of men = Recreational Companionship

3rd need of women = Honesty & Openness
3rd need of men = Attractive Spouse

Communication is key to the success of a relationship. Spend at least 15hours a week conversing with your partner in private. When you communicate, you get to find out their needs and whether you have met those needs.

Philippians 2:4
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Women want verbal attention. Don't just talk about yourself.

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Men need recreational time weekly to keep going. Spend at least 15hours a week together on recreational activities. Giver each other your undivided attention.

Share your burdens with each other. Do not lie. Getting found out will cause irreversible damage. Be truthful.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Be attractive to your partner. Eg, weight control, make up, hair style, clothes, cosmetic surgery.

Your self-esteem is the foundation of your life.

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