Building a God-centred marriage and lifestyle
Text
Eph 5:21-31
Aims
to understand the biblical foundation of a godly marriage and lifestyle,
to explore the benefits of honouring marriage and the consequences of neglecting it and
to discuss how a godly marriage and lifestyle can contribute to advancing God’s kingdom.
Introduction
Building a God-centred marriage and lifestyle means making God the foundation of every decision, seeking His wisdom, practicing sacrificial love, and reflecting Christ’s holiness in marriage, character, parenting, work, and community. Our Bible passage today laid emphasis on how husband and wife should relate in a God-centred home. When we are committed to building a God-centred lifestyle in our marriage, we shine our light as Christian families for others to glorify God through us.
Study guide
Expatiate on God-centred marriage and lifestyle in the context of our Bible passage today. (Eph 5:21-31)
Examine the biblical insights about Building a God-centred Marriage and lifestyle according to Eph 4:31-32; 5:22-25; Col 3:20-23.
Analyse Gen 18:6-10; 21:1-2; Prov 14:1 and Acts 5:1-11 and discuss the benefits of God-centred marriage and the consequences of ignoring it?
Who is Priscilla and Aquila in Acts 18:24-26 and explain how a God-centred marriage and lifestyle can contribute to uplifting God’s kingdom on earth? Matt 5:16; Rom 16:3-5.
Conclusion
A God-centred marriage and lifestyle is not just a personal commitment but a powerful testimony that reflects Christ’s love and draws others to Him. By prioritizing faith, love, and integrity in our homes and relationships especially with our workers, we become vessels through which God’s glory is revealed, impacting lives and advancing His kingdom.
Food for thought
A Christ-centred marriage builds faith, love, and godly legacy.
Memory verse
Rom 16:3-4 “Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles”.