Avoiding the 'Me' Mentality

Testimony★★★★

In a marriage, it’s God first, then us as spouses, and finally me. Left to my own devices without God, I would be so selfish and self-centered.

— Speaker

Also attributed to: Unknown

Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice, “10 Marriage 101” (AudioVerse teaching 24716).

The point

A personal reflection on the importance of prioritizing God over oneself in marriage.

Scripture

Philippians 2:3-4Ephesians 5:21

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Wedding

Tone

Sobering · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 27 words

Subjects

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