The Cincinnati Church

SPARKS IN THE HOME

I. Married couples may expect to undergo trying times in their relationships.
1CO 7:28.
A. Trials that come against a couple from outside sources tend to bring the
couple closer together.
B. It is the trial that develops in the battle of wills within the marriage that
drives couples apart.

II. Marital conflict can be a useful tool in maintaining mutual respect and enforcing mutual accountability. PRO 27:17.
A. Virtually noone respects a pushover.