Dale and Susan's Blog
Dale & Susans's Blog
When Beliefs Clash
Faith
It's funny
how nitpicky we can get. One of you thinks that "post-trib" is correct; the other believes "pre-trib" is right. So
what do
you do when your beliefs clash?
Rarely do all of us believe exactly the same thing.
One enjoys traditional hymns while the other likes the contemporary praise songs. One isn't too sure about God's
healing power and the other thinks it stopped when Jesus died.
As a couple, majoring on the majors
is a wise thing to do, and giving each other space to grow spiritually is imperative. If both of you have the same
belief in Christ as Savior, God as Father, and the Holy Spirit as your guide, than you're on the right track.
Frankly, you're on a lifelong journey together, and through the years you may change some of your beliefs about
those more minor things as you grow in Him through learning biblical truth, hearing the Word in church and gathering
in small groups and other places where you can come to understand His ways better.
So unless one of
you believes some off-the-wall heresy that goes against biblical truth, relax and learn together. Be careful not to
judge one another or demand the other align with what you think. But if there are issues you¹re really concerned
about, talk to your pastor, read the Scriptures and see what God has to say—together.
At Your Service
Faith
Getting involved in ministry is a great way for engaged or married couples to grow together in your faith. Your church likely has many opportunities to serve both there and in your local community. Working in the church nursery together can help you see how each of you interacts with children.
Serving in a soup kitchen can show you how your loved one has a heart of compassion. Building a Habitat for Humanity home some Saturday can show you your loved one’s work ethic like little else can. Want to see godly aspects of each other as you grow spiritually? Serve together.
How Can We “become one” Spiritually?
Faith
It’s helpful if you’re proactive about growing together spiritually. If you don’t go to church together, find a church that you both like, and try to attend regularly. That way you can worship and grow together as well as become a part of a group of believers who can walk with you through your married life.Getting involved in a small group, especially if it’s with premarital/newly married couples, is a great way to learn and grow together as well as have a supportive community of friends as you launch out in the adventure of marriage. Two simple steps, but they can yield some great fruit.
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