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My church is currently doing a class for married couples called “Grace-Filled Marriage”. The idea, I think, is good- the execution is a bit...meh.
The theory is, every aspect of a marriage requires both parties to extend grace to the other at some point. It goes over many of the common problems that pop up in most relationships, and how applying a “grace filled attitude” can drastically improve everything from pet peeves, to communication, to intimacy.
The problem I’m seeing so far- well, two problems- 1, this entire course takes scripture way out of context, finding verses to support the lessons rather than creating lessons around the verses. And 2, it’s teaching that grace is basically the most important thing in any relationship, and I’m not sure that’s true. It’s important- it’s not Everything.
So, out of curiosity, what do you all think is the most important thing in a relationship? The one thing it’s got to have?
Note: I’m working off the assumption that we can pretty much all agree that God has to be the foundation, so hopefully we won’t get twenty posts preaching at us, and instead have some thoughtful insight...
The theory is, every aspect of a marriage requires both parties to extend grace to the other at some point. It goes over many of the common problems that pop up in most relationships, and how applying a “grace filled attitude” can drastically improve everything from pet peeves, to communication, to intimacy.
The problem I’m seeing so far- well, two problems- 1, this entire course takes scripture way out of context, finding verses to support the lessons rather than creating lessons around the verses. And 2, it’s teaching that grace is basically the most important thing in any relationship, and I’m not sure that’s true. It’s important- it’s not Everything.
So, out of curiosity, what do you all think is the most important thing in a relationship? The one thing it’s got to have?
Note: I’m working off the assumption that we can pretty much all agree that God has to be the foundation, so hopefully we won’t get twenty posts preaching at us, and instead have some thoughtful insight...