💍 “THE DIVINE DESIGN FOR A DURABLE MARRIAGE”
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:12 (KJV) – “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
🔰 INTRODUCTION
Marriage is not hard because love fails…
👉 It is hard because sin fights and Satan opposes
📖 Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual warfare
📖 Genesis 3:1–6 – First attack on relationship
💡 In this Dispensation of Grace, marriage is:
👉 A picture of Christ and the Church (Eph. 5:32)
🔥 That is why Satan hates it!
😈 1️⃣ SATAN’S STRATEGY AGAINST MARRIAGE
(The Enemy Attacks ... more💍 “THE DIVINE DESIGN FOR A DURABLE MARRIAGE”
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:12 (KJV) – “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
🔰 INTRODUCTION
Marriage is not hard because love fails…
👉 It is hard because sin fights and Satan opposes
📖 Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual warfare
📖 Genesis 3:1–6 – First attack on relationship
💡 In this Dispensation of Grace, marriage is:
👉 A picture of Christ and the Church (Eph. 5:32)
🔥 That is why Satan hates it!
😈 1️⃣ SATAN’S STRATEGY AGAINST MARRIAGE
(The Enemy Attacks Unity)
📖 John 10:10
📖 Ephesians 4:27
A. Division Devices – Creates conflict
B. Communication Corruption – Twists words
C. Temptation Tactics – Leads to sin
D. Pride Promotion – Destroys humility
💔 2️⃣ SIN’S STRUGGLE IN MARRIAGE
(The Flesh Fights Daily)
📖 Galatians 5:17
📖 Romans 7:18
A. Selfish Desires – “Me first” mindset
B. Emotional Explosions – Anger & hurt
C. Fleshly Failures – Weakness in actions
D. Carnal Conflicts – Constant tension
❤️ 3️⃣ SAVIOR AS THE CENTER
(God Must Be the Third Cord)
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:12
📖 Colossians 3:17
A. Christ-Centered Covenant – Not just contract
B. Spiritual Strength – God holds together
C. Daily Dependence – Trust Him always
D. Divine Direction – Guided by the Word
🧑🤝🧑 4️⃣ SPOUSAL SUBMISSION & SERVICE
(Roles in Grace, Not Law)
📖 Ephesians 5:22–25
📖 Colossians 3:18–19
A. Loving Leadership – Husband loves sacrificially
B. Willing Submission – Wife responds respectfully
C. Mutual Ministry – Serve one another
D. Grace-Governed Roles – Not legalism, but love
💬 5️⃣ SPEECH THAT STRENGTHENS
(Communication with Grace)
📖 Ephesians 4:29
📖 Colossians 4:6
A. Kind Communication – Words build up
B. Gentle Guidance – Speak with grace
C. Honest Harmony – Truth with love
D. Peaceful Processing – Resolve conflicts
🙏 6️⃣ SPIRITUAL SYNERGY TOGETHER
(Growing in Grace as One)
📖 2 Corinthians 5:7
📖 Colossians 2:6–7
A. Praying Partners – Seek God together
B. Faith Fellowship – Walk by faith
C. Word Workmanship – Study Scripture
D. Growth Goals – Mature in Christ
🛡️ 7️⃣ STANDING STRONG IN STORMS
(Enduring Through Trials)
📖 Romans 8:28
📖 Galatians 6:9
A. Trial Triumph – God works good
B. Patience Practice – Endure hardship
C. Faithful Fight – Don’t give up
D. Lasting Love – Commitment over feelings
🔻 CONCLUSION
💥 Marriage is hard…
👉 Because there is an enemy
👉 Because there is a flesh
🔥 BUT…
👉 With God at the center, it becomes STRONG
📖 Psalm 127:1 – “Except the LORD build the house…”
📣 CALL TO ACTION
A. Put Christ at the center daily – Col. 3:17
B. Practice grace in your relationship – Eph. 4:32
C. Prioritize prayer and the Word – Col. 4:2
D. Persevere in love and commitment – 1 Cor. 15:58
💭 FINAL THOUGHTS
1️⃣ 😈 Satan attacks marriages relentlessly
2️⃣ 💔 The flesh creates daily struggles
3️⃣ ❤️ God must be the center
4️⃣ 🧑🤝🧑 Roles are rooted in grace
5️⃣ 💬 Words can build or break
6️⃣ 🙏 Grow spiritually together
7️⃣ 🛡️ Stand strong through every storm
🔥 “MARRIAGE IS HARD—
BUT WITH GOD, IT IS STRONGER.”
✠1SGT Dinah Scivoletti✠
✠Joan of Arc Priory✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
