We’ve watched couples destroy themselves over their inability to reconcile sin in their marriage. For many, it comes as a slow death fueled by the roots of resentment and bitterness. For others, it’s a lifetime of animosity toward one another that prevents the enjoyment of marriage, family, and community. In this episode, Dale and Veronica dig out the Scripture’s instruction for conflict resolution and call Christian couples to fervently seek unity and love once more.

In addition to our teaching time, we answer one-two critical questions from our listening audience. You can view those questions at the bottom of this page and hear our responses at the closing of this episode. Also, if you have a question you would like answered on the show, please email us at support@ultimatemarriage.com

Scripture From This Episode

• Hebrews 12:15 “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;”
• James 5:16 “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
• Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
• Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Questions Answered In This Episode

• I recently left my husband of 4 years due to extreme verbal and emotional abuse. I still want to work on the marriage but he has made no effort to get help or reconcile. Was it wrong for me to leave in the first place? And when I go back, what is my biblical role in the marriage with an abusive husband? He has never hurt me physically. I have been enjoying the podcast, but find it difficult to know exactly how it applies to my situation.

This Week’s Memory Verse

• James 5:16 “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Lastly, did anything stand out in this show? Do you have any comments, additions or questions? Let us know about them in the comments below.