Most of us know that good communication skills are essential in order to experience a happy marriage relationship, or any other kind of personal relationship.<\/p>\n
Theres a formula that the famous poet Ogden Nash once wrote that hopefully will help us remember how to communicate more effectively.<\/p>\n
Mr. Nash wrote:<\/p>\n
\nIf you want your marriage to sizzle<\/strong>
With love in the loving cup,<\/strong>
Whenever youre wrong, admit it;<\/strong>
Whenever youre right, shut up!<\/strong> (source).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nFolks, not only is there great wisdom in that four-liner, theres also a great truth that is supported by Scripture.<\/p>\n
Lets look at these two simple guidelines, courtesy of Mr. Nash:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1)<\/strong> If we are wrong in our decision making, or the choices that we make, we need to admit it up front. Not only marriage, but all relationships benefit from this kind of honesty (Proverbs 12:22; cf. Romans 12:17; 2 Corinthians 8:21; Philippians 4:8; 1 Peter 2:12). Protecting ourselves when were wrong makes any kind of resolution impossible.<\/p>\n
2)<\/strong> On the other hand, we can be equally hard to live with if we insist that were always right the idea that everything done should be done my way, or its the highway.<\/p>\n
We need not be afraid to admit that we are simply a fallible human being capable of making mistakes and sometimes, serious mistakes.<\/p>\n
Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:4, that [Love] does not parade itself, is not puffed up.<\/p>\n
No one likes to be around someone who always seems to be patting himself on the back.<\/p>\n
Lets be willing to incorporate these two simple guidelines into our everyday living:<\/p>\n
1) Admit wrong and 2) keep quiet about being right<\/strong> (Luke 15:18,21); Proverbs 17:28; cf. Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 11:12; Proverbs 13:3).<\/p>\n
Folks, its just a common sense way of keeping our relationships strong both with our fellowman and with our God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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