The Wish of Forever Together
Rev. Abraham Chiu
So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate. (Matthew 19: 6) ESV
- Cherish Your Partner
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. (Genesis 2: 18) ESV
And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. (Genesis 2: 22) ESV
- Learn to Talk to Your Partner
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12: 18) ESV
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4: 29) ESV
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. (James 1: 19) ESV
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. (2 Corinthians 6: 11) ESV
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. (Ephesians 4: 15) ESV
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4: 6) ESV
- Protect Your Partner’s Dignity
5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3: 4-7) ESV
Reflections and Discussion:
1. How do you interpret the blessing “Forever together”?
2. On what basis do you think a marriage relationship should be built?
3. What price are you willing to pay if you value your marriage?
4. What areas do you think you need to improve the most?
5. What will you do in the future to strengthen this marriage relationship?
永結同心的願景
招世超牧師
夫妻不再是兩個人，乃是一體的了。所以，神配合的，人不可分開。」（太19:6）和合
- 要愛惜自己的伴侣
主上帝說：「人單獨生活不好，我要為他造一個合適的伴侶來幫助他。」（創世記 2: 18）現中
耶和華神就用那人身上所取的肋骨造成一個女人，領她到那人跟前。（創世記 2: 22）現中
- 要學習與伴侣對話
说话浮躁的，如刀刺人；智慧人的舌头却为医人的良药。（箴言 12: 18）和合
不要在言语上伤害别人，只要说帮助人、造就人的话，使听见的人得益处。 （以弗所书 4: 29）现中
我亲爱的弟兄姊妹们，你们每一个人都应该随时聆听别人的意见，不急于发言，更不要轻易动怒。 （雅各书 1: 19）现中
哥林多的朋友们，我们向你们推心置腹，坦白说话。 （歌林多后书 6: 11）现中
用爱心说诚实话，凡事长进，连于元首基督（以弗所书 4: 15）和合
讲话要温和风趣，要知道该怎样回答每一个人所提出的问题。 （歌罗西书 4: 6）现中
- 要维护伴侣的尊严
5 從前那些仰望上帝的圣洁妇女也都以服从丈夫来妆饰自己。6 莎拉也是这样；她服从亚伯拉罕，称呼他「主人」。7 同样，作丈夫的，你们跟妻子一同生活，也应该体贴她们在性别上较软弱。要尊重她们，因为她们跟你们一样都要领受上帝所赐的新生命。能够这样，你们的祷告就不至于受阻碍。（彼得前书 3: 5-7）现中
思想及回應：
- 你如何解讀『永結同心』這祝福語？
- 你認為婚姻關係應建立在甚麼基礎上？
- 你若珍惜婚姻關係，你願意付出甚麼代價？
- 你覺得自己最需要改善的地方有那幾樣？
- 你以後會做些甚麼來鞏固這婚姻關係？