10 TEMPTATIONS IN MARRIAGE
1. TEMPTATION TO BLAME
You might feel a desire to focus on your spouse's wrongs and you forget to look at yours. Be objective to notice your contribution in the issues of the marriage
2. TEMPTATION TO PURSUE ANOTHER
You might find it easy to connect with another online or offline, especially when you and your spouse get too familiar with each other or have problems. Don't fall for distraction
3. TEMPTATION TO REVENGE
When your spouse hurts you, there may be a temptation to get back at him/her to even the score. Avoid this, tit for tat is ugly, the cycle never ends
4. TEMPTATION TO QUESTION IF YOU WERE MEANT TO BE
When you two are going through a tough time, you might be tempted to think you two were not destined to be together. Calm down, true love doesn't mean absence of challenges
5. TEMPTATION TO LUST
You might be tempted to experiment on new sexual experiences; either online through porn sites, social media groups on WhatsApp or Telegram, at work or with an old flame. Remember lust doesn't last, don't destroy the permanent for temporary fun
6. TEMPTATION TO COMPARE
You might be tempted to compare your marriage and that of others. Remember every couple has their own story and are at different seasons. Focus on your unique journey
7. TEMPTATION TO ABANDON
Walking with a spouse requires patience and understanding, your spouse might not always grow as fast as you in some areas and you might be tempted to leave your spouse behind as you focus on your own growth. This is how couples drift apart. Encourage, don't abandon
8. TEMPTATION TO ABUSE
In moments of anger, you might feel an urge to say hurtful words, slap your spouse, throw things at your spouse or push your spouse. Restrain yourself. Let your self-control check you
9. TEMPTATION TO DEFY GOD
You might feel like blaming God and even stop doing marriage God’s way when your marriage suffers loss or goes through trials. Don't run away from God, run to God
10. TEMPTATION TO QUIT
You might be tempted to end the marriage especially when you feel frustrated and have a major fight. Don't ride on your feelings, think it through. Not every problem warrants a divorce
© Akello Oliech and Dayan
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