The verses I was led to this morning are titled “Principles for Marriage”. Whereas the verses open on the physical relationship between husband and wife, the principle I was brought to relates to devotion to one another.
“5Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer, but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” – 1 Corinthians 7:5 (ESV)
In our relationship with our spouse, are to be devoted to one another so much that nothing separates us, except that time we are devoting to God. That time is for God and we I am devoted to Him in prayer, temptations of the world are left outside. I am not subjected to the world as my attention is on God and in pleasing, praising, and glorifying Him.
When I am not in commune with God, I must be devoted to Lori. I must be with her and beside her as often as I can to stave off the temptations of the world. When focused on my wife, how can I be tempted by others or things of the world. Together we are stronger and will be the accountability partners needed.
“18For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them.” – Matthew 18:20 (ESV)
I and my wife Lori are together and as stated my Jesus above, He is with us. And with Jesus with us, Satan cannot reach us. The temptations of the world are around us, but with our focus on God and each other, we are protected.
What about your devotion, where does it lie? Are you devoted to one another? What if your devotion to one another was so strong and only deviated from to devote to God in prayer?
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