“A Christ-centered marriage is not about two perfect people, but two people perfectly surrendered to Christ."
Author Unknown
1. A CROWNED MARRIAGE IS BUILT ON MUTUAL HONOR!
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:9-12 (NIV)
2. A CROWNED MARRIAGE SUBMITS TO ONE ANOTHER!
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ…Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her”
Ephesians 5:21 & 25 (NIV)
3. A CROWNED MARRIAGE SERVES ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE!
"For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Galatians 5:13 (ESV)
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Victory Group Questions:
What are some common cultural influences (social media, entertainment,
career ambitions) that can negatively impact a marriage or relationship?
How can couples protect their marriage from worldly distractions and
keep Jesus Christ at the center?
In what ways do couples today struggle with honoring one another in
private, even if they appear happy in public?
Identify one action step you can take this week to build a “Crowned
Marriage” in your home!
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