LEARN TO LOVE AND APPPRECIATE THE GOOD IN EACH OTHER

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6.... Are people basically Good or bad? The bibles answer to this philosophical question is “both.” God’s Word clearly states that every person inherited the nature of Adam and Eve, who committed the original sin by disobeying God in the Garden of Eden. However, all of us share something else with our ancestors: we bear the image of God. When the Lord created human beings, he declared them to be very good. In relating to your spouse, the question is, should we focus on the good or the bad? The answer is, both. We must accept the whole person, imperfection and all. However, you’ll want to celebrate your spouse’s positive qualities. Express your appreciation for their admirable traits, and congratulate your spouse on the things they do well. You will encourage your partner and foster their continued character development. Deal with the negative aspects of your spouse in the same way God chooses to handle imperfection- gracefully and lovingly. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Love covers all wrongs.” Embrace you beloved as is, warts and all, with every virtue and vice. However, cherish, accentuate, and build upon the positive.