Lesson 23: Trust in Jesus
Questions 3 and 4
At this point, you might be tempted to think that your failures toward your spouse are small in comparison with their grievous sin, but this type of thinking is not humble. Indeed, comparing ourselves to one another is unwise and a trap of the devil (2 Corinthians 10:12).
There are many ways in which we can break trust with our spouse. Sexual impurity is just one of many sins that can tear down a marriage. Belittling speech, overspending, gluttony, rage, drunkenness, sinful anger, etc. all these can tear down and even destroy a marriage (Proverbs 14:1).
So, we cannot unwaveringly trust ourselves or our spouse, but we can follow Christ and put our trust where He did.
“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” 1 Peter 2:21-23
Question 3. According to 1 Peter 2:23, to Whom did Jesus entrust himself when He was betrayed?
Ultimately, we can only safely put our trust in God. He alone can support such a high calling. Our spouses are never going to be able to overcome the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of our hearts. But God can, and He wants us to cast our anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:7) because He cares for us!
We can safely trust in God because He has proven His love for us:
Jesus died on the cross, took all the wrath of God that was due to us, rose again on the third day and is today interceding and preparing a place for us!
The Holy Spirit lives in us, comforting and guiding us.
Our God is Faithful and True; He can be trusted with everything.
Question 4. Do you trust God when it comes to your life and your marriage? Please share.
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