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20701 Counsels on Relationships, p. 162.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… the spiritual work to heal from a broken heart will add a considerable amount of stress to your life, as they may unknowingly make you pay for someone else’s …

20702 Counsels on Relationships, p. 165.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… and spiritually mature. You don’t need perfection in a partner, but you do need someone who, like David, is willing to say, “I messed up. God, help me make it right …

20703 Counsels on Relationships, p. 168.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… your spiritual walk and never tempt you to stumble. The right person will never make you choose between your relationship with them and your relationship …

20704 Counsels on Relationships, p. 168.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Reflect: Does your partner support your spiritual growth?

20705 Counsels on Relationships, p. 170.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… manipulation, spiritual compromise, or constant disrespect, you need to pause.

20706 Counsels on Relationships, p. 170.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… , respect, spiritual growth, and shared purpose. If you’re already seeing things that violate that, trust Him enough to let go. Yes, it may hurt now, but that pain …

20707 Counsels on Relationships, p. 172.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… , but spiritually too. If the relationship is from God, it will feel like a blessing and lend to consistent spiritual growth. It will never serve as a distraction …

20708 Counsels on Relationships, p. 173 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Counsel #26 — Spiritual Teammate

20709 Counsels on Relationships, p. 173.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Picture: Counsel #26 — Spiritual Teammate

20710 Counsels on Relationships, p. 183.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… the spiritual covenant of love and faithfulness.

20711 Counsels on Relationships, p. 184.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… form. Spiritually, the greatest strength of a Christian marriage is its foundation in God. When both partners seek Christ first, they are less likely to be …

20712 Counsels on Relationships, p. 185.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… the spiritual language of the relationship. As you continue to search the scriptures and yearn to know God for yourself, His Word will become the guiding …

20713 Counsels on Relationships, p. 185.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Reflect: Are you growing spiritually as a couple, or just coexisting in routine?

20714 Counsels on Relationships, p. 187.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… and spiritual intimacy are inevitable. Two partners in covenant together, who can submit to one another, will create a home where each person can be fully …

20715 Counsels on Relationships, p. 187.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Reflect: Do you view submission as a burden, or a spiritual duty?

20716 Counsels on Relationships, p. 188.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… family spiritually through prayer and integrity. Headship doesn’t give husbands permission to bark orders or make decisions in isolation. When it comes …

20718 Counsels on Relationships, p. 194.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… and spiritual voids only the Lord can fill. This will lead to disappointment when your spouse doesn’t meet every need perfectly. Putting this type of pressure …

20719 Counsels on Relationships, p. 195.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… , and spiritual connection. The addicted spouse may not intend to hurt the relationship, but when anything becomes more important than the marriage, love …

20720 Counsels on Relationships, p. 198.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… or spiritual meaning. Unfortunately, these views have subtly taken root even in most marriages. Whenever sex becomes transactional or a duty to check off …