The Covenant of Marriage

In Part two of our series on a theological perspective to the family relationships, Dr. Thompson examines the state of marriage, and explains why the relationship must be viewed as a covenant, not a contract, in order for the family relationship to grow and thrive.

Episode Segments:

Relationship Management: What Makes Marriage Work The successful family relationship all begins with the relationship shared between the husband and the wife. Dr. Thompson explains what marriage must be viewed as a covenant, not a contract, in order for it to be successful.
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Relationship Management: God’s Design Dr. Thompson describes God’s designs for a marriage, using his covenants with Abraham and Noah as an example. We will then explain what you must do to feel the full blessings of your marriage.
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Relationship Management: Covenant Not Contract Dr. Thompson explains why a marriage needs to be viewed as a covenant, not a contract. In today’s throwaway society, there isn’t anything left to throw away. And if you view your marriage as a contract, you’ll look for an exit at the first sign of problems.
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Relationship Management: Keep Giving In our last segment, we discuss how giving strengthens a relationship. Since they are dynamic, a relationship will not evolve if both partners are not giving. And you can’t wait for the other person; you need to do it yourself.
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