These daily marriage devotionals are compiled from verses that we have shared with Christian couples in many counseling sessions over many years. Please read one per day and meditate on how it applies to your marriage. (Note: if you are not certain you are a Christian, please read The Sinner’s Prayer)
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)
The Greek word for “example” in this verse is “tupos,” which means a pattern, model, or imprint. As Christians, we are called to be examples not just in our personal lives, but also in our marriages.
In the Bible, we see numerous examples of couples who set a godly example in their marriages. For example, Proverbs 31 highlights the character and actions of a virtuous wife, and Ephesians 5:22-33 teaches about the sacrificial love a husband should have for his wife.
Here are five practical ways to be an example in your marriage:
Speak kindly to each other: The way we communicate with our spouse sets an example for others to follow. Choose to speak words of love, encouragement, and respect in your marriage.
Show love in action: Love is not just a feeling, but also demonstrated through our actions. Regularly make an effort to serve and show affection to your spouse.
Live out your faith together: Your marriage can be a powerful testimony to others of the transformative power of God’s love. Read the Bible together, pray together, and serve together.
Maintain sexual purity: Purity in thought and action is important in all areas of our lives, including our sexual relationship with our spouse.
Lead by example: Model the qualities you desire in your spouse. Lead by example in forgiveness, humility, and putting others before yourself.
By being examples in our marriages, we can inspire and encourage others in their own relationships and bring glory to God.
Next steps
Biblical relationship checkup – This Biblical relationship checkup helps couples find where they are on God’s map of a successful marriage and find direction for improvement
5 ways to be an example to all believers – What kind of example should we be? I want my life to tell for Jesus, That everywhere I go, Men may His goodness know
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If you miss one, two, or many days, don’t worry about it and don’t try to catch up. Just start where you are and keep going. We have found the Holy Spirit can prompt you to return to just the passage you need for today.
This is an ongoing labor of love because these marriage devotionals will never be finished, but we have to start somewhere, so we will update often. We appreciate your support and prayers because this is a work of God not us. And please forgive us because we have never found a verse that doesn’t apply to marriage somehow.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. (Proverbs 30:5)
Going beyond marriage devotionals
- Leave and cleave – God gave husbands instruction to leave and cleave because they need to break ties with their birth-families to forge their marriages
- The perspective of a successful marriage – If this perspective can lead to an incredible Olympic victory, imagine what it can do for your marriage. It’s almost a miracle!
- Biblical relationship checkup – This Biblical relationship checkup helps couples find where they are on God’s map of a successful marriage and find direction for improvement
- Help for hurting marriages – When I am weak, then I am strong. Help for hurting marriages is found in the wisdom of these Bible scriptures. Apply them as often as needed.
- Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide to a Strong and Lasting Marriage by Rob Green – Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this nine-week pre-marriage study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.
- Love Life for Every Married Couple: How to Fall in Love, Stay in Love, Rekindle Your Love by Ed Wheat – This is a favorite classic book because it has stood the test of time. Physician Ed Wheat has helped thousands of couples improve their love lives and build happier marriages. In Love Life for Every Married Couple, he’ll help you improve your marriage through sharing, touching, appreciating, and focusing healing attention on your mate.