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)
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17)
In the context of wisdom as described in James 3:17, the following words have the following meanings:
- “Pure": is free from impurities or contaminants, which is undefiled, with a single-minded devotion to God
- “Peace-loving": promotes peace and harmony, and is characterized by a lack of hostility or aggression
- “Gentle": is kind, mild-mannered, and considerate of others
- “Willing to yield": is open to being taught and corrected, and is not stubborn or resistant to change
- “Full of mercy": is characterized by compassion and forgiveness, and is inclined to show mercy to others
- “Full of good deeds": is characterized by actions that are morally good and beneficial to others, rather than being motivated by selfishness
- “Shows no favoritism": is impartial and does not show partiality towards one person over another
- “Sincere": is genuine and authentic, without hypocrisy or deceit
This passage emphasizes the importance of wisdom that is not just intellectual or theoretical, but is also expressed in right actions and attitudes. It is the wisdom that comes from above which will lead to peace, it is the wisdom that is heavenly, Godly, and pure.
It can be concluded that the wisdom from above is not only morally pure and peaceful but also brings righteousness to one’s life. It encourages to live a life that is peaceful, pure, sincere, and righteous, which will ultimately lead to a positive harvest.
Digging deeper
Consider these supporting verses:
Proverbs 11:18 “The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”
Proverbs 3:17 “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”
Isaiah 32:17 “And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Galatians 6:7-8 “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”
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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.