Statements from God's Word concerning husbands and wives:

1. The creation of man and woman was considered "very good." Gen. 1:27,31
2. The wife is to be a helper to her husband. Gen. 2:18
3. Husbands and wives are to cleave to one another. Gen. 2:24
4. One purpose of marriage is to bear children. Gen. 4:1
5. God intended marriage to be a permanent and intimate bond. Matt. 19:5,6
6. Husbands are to rejoice with the wives of their youth. Prov. 5:15-19
7. Husbands and wives are not to defraud one another. 1 Cor. 7:2-9
8. It is necessary for husbands and wives to live together in harmony in order that their prayers are not hindered. 1 Pet. 3:7
9. Brethren are commanded to submit to one another. Eph. 5:29
10. Forgiveness- the vital element
11. God expects His children to resolve their differences. Eph. 4:26,27
12. Christians must forgive to be forgiven. Matt. 6:14