Forgiveness is a critical aspect of healthy relationships. Unfortunately, however, it’s often hard to do and couples may experience difficulty practicing it within their marriages. Luckily, Scripture contains numerous verses on forgiveness which provide guidance for living by it.
Conflict and misunderstandings are inevitable during the early years of marriage. Although unpleasant, they provide an opportunity for husbands and wives to strengthen their bond by cultivating deep yet forgiving love that helps avoid future arguments while instead moving forward in a loving way.
As Christians, forgiving one another should come naturally – just as it did for Jesus. Just as He forgave our sins, so must we forgive others likewise. According to Scripture (Matthew 6:14-15), those who refuse to forgive will not receive God’s forgiveness (forgiveness is God’s command and should apply in every relationship – including marriage).
Thomas Edison famously spent 24 hours creating one light bulb, then gave it to one of his young assistants to carry up the stairs. But while carrying it up the stairs he became nervous as the bulb was precious and did not want it dropped on the ground and broke; after some sadness passed by he decided to try again with new bulbs.
After several attempts, he finally succeeded and sent his bulb off to be assembled by lab technicians; two days later, they assembled it all in his presence at a bar nearby. To show his appreciation for all their help, he purchased round for everyone at that particular bar – as an expression of thanks.
Forgiveness is a cornerstone of Christian living because it reveals God’s character. Furthermore, forgiveness allows people to draw closer to Him by releasing any pent-up resentment or bitterness that might exist between partners; marriages also benefit greatly as partners find peace through forgiveness. But forgiveness is challenging and sometimes hard to remember its value.
In this article, we will look at several biblical verses regarding forgiveness in marriage and provide guidance for anyone looking to implement these strategies in their relationships.
1 Peter 3:7 exhorts husbands to live in harmony with their wives in an understanding manner, honoring her as the weaker vessel and sharing in God’s grace of life so as not to hinder your prayers. Forgiveness is key in building strong, healthy marriages – yet sometimes it seems impossible! Applying this principle requires effort and time – hopefully this article will encourage you to implement this principle and witness its rewarding results for yourself!