40 BE TEACHABLE

None of us ever arrives in marriage. We are always growing and learning. How does that happen?

Learn from each other. My wife teaches me much about marriage, herself, family, living in the world and walking with Christ. Learn from your spouse.

Study the Word. The Holy Spirit teaches us all truth through Scripture. Study the Word together at home and at church.

Listen to others. Those around us have much wisdom and experience in marriage. Find a small group of couples who want to grow in their marriages. Form a life group, cell group or other small group study to learn together.

Read good books. An abundance of excellent materials have been written on marriage. Read Christian books aloud to each other.

Get help when you need it. At times, we may need to be teachable in counseling. There’s nothing wrong with working through your problems with another skilled person.

Develop a teachable spirit. Put aside pride. Ask questions. Remember that you are a student, a disciple for a lifetime. As we learn together, our marriages become deeper and more intimate. Our relationships with God also deepen.

Try this: Find a good Christian book on marriage. Read it to each other. Discuss it together. Learn and grow as a couple.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Tim. 2:15