S4E2: We are SO different! (Accept continued)

10/06/23 • 28 min

In Season 4 Episode 2, we continuing discussing what it looks like to accept one another. In marriage though, it doesn't take long to figure out the many differences you may have with your spouse. If differences aren't handled wisely, they can divide you. Differences are intended by God to create bridges between you, not barriers. They can actually be used by God to strengthen your marriage, not weaken it.
Mentioned in this episode:

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Romans 5:5, Ephesians 5:25, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 14:13, 1 John 1:8-10, Luke 7:47
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Romans 5:5, Ephesians 5:25, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 14:13, 1 John 1:8-10, Luke 7:47
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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S4E1: Accept One Another

In this episode, we kick off Season 4 of the Forever Marriage Podcast! This season Scott and Dawn are talking about the "One Anothers of Scripture." These statements from Jesus, Paul, John, Peter, Luke, Mark and James were both descriptive and to some extent prescriptive of how our life together as a body of believers should be formed and lived out.
As a Christian, married couple, your spouse is the first believer you wake up to and have the opportunity to practice these "One Anothers of Scripture" with. In today's episode we talk about accepting one another. Paul says in Romans 15:7, "Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God."
What does it mean to accept someone?
Why is it difficult sometimes to accept one another?
How did Christ accept us?
Mentioned in the episode:

Scripture: Romans 15:7, 1 John 3:1, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 4:32
PDF download of One Another of Scripture list

Next Episode

S4E3: Regard One Another

In Season 4 Episode 3, we discuss what it means to regard one another. Within each one of us runs an unconscious refrain of, " I want what I want, when I want it, no questions asked..." So how do we move from selfishness to selflessness? How do we honor our spouse? How can we practically consider our spouse more important than ourself?
In this episode we take a deep dive into Paul's instruction in Philippians 2:3-4 where he says, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."