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.
  1. O________ your ears, Proverbs 1:5.
  2. C________ your mouth, Proverbs 10:19; 17:28; James 3.
  3. O________ your heart, Colossians 3:19.


C.  S______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:25-31.
  1. Honest words, 4:25
  2. Kind words, 4:29-31; Proverbs 15:1


D.  L_______________ like Jesus, Ephesians 4:32-5:2.

Couples’ Connection:

  1. Find a quiet place and talk about life for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Kindly take turns identifying and receiving ways you can improve your communication as a couple.