PURE MARRIAGE: Pure Communication
Ephesians 4:25-5:2; James 1:19-20
Christ-like communication will strengthen your marriage.
I. Barriers to pure communication.
A. Sinful _____________ and ________________.
B. Gender differences.
C. B_______________
II. Boosting pure communication.
A. P______________ unity like Jesus, Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15; Ephesians 4:26-27.
B. L______________ like Jesus, James 1:19-20.
C. S______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:25-31.
D. L_______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:32-5:2.
Couples’ Connection:
Christ-like communication will strengthen your marriage.
I. Barriers to pure communication.
A. Sinful _____________ and ________________.
B. Gender differences.
C. B_______________
II. Boosting pure communication.
A. P______________ unity like Jesus, Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15; Ephesians 4:26-27.
B. L______________ like Jesus, James 1:19-20.
- O________ your ears, Proverbs 1:5.
- C________ your mouth, Proverbs 10:19; 17:28; James 3.
- O________ your heart, Colossians 3:19.
C. S______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:25-31.
- Honest words, 4:25
- Kind words, 4:29-31; Proverbs 15:1
D. L_______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:32-5:2.
Couples’ Connection:
- Find a quiet place and talk about life for at least 20 minutes.
- Kindly take turns identifying and receiving ways you can improve your communication as a couple.