1. Proverbs 1:5 – A wise man will hear and increase learning…

What do you find that works in hearing and learning more about your husband/wife? Are you a wise man/woman when it comes to your spouse?

 

2. Proverbs 19:20 – “Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”

Do you take counsel and instruction from your spouse graciously?
What are some ways that I can improve in this area?

 

3. Ecclesiastes 3:7 – “…a time to keep silence and a time to speak.”

Do I know the time to keep silence and the time to speak to my spouse about what is a big concern with me? How can I improve in this area?

 

4. Ephesians 5:20 –24 – Giving thanks – Submitting to one another – Submitting to Husband as unto the Lord – Husband leading the wife as the Lord would.

Do you still give God thanks for your spouse as much as when you were dating? Are there times that you submit one to the other? Wives, do you submit to your husband as you do to the Lord Jesus Christ? Husbands, do you take your leadership role seriously and lead your wife as Jesus would? How can you improve in every area?

 

5. Luke 8:17-18 – “ Take heed how ye hear”

Do you always understand what your partner is trying to get you to understand? What are some ways that you can improve in how you hear your spouse?

 

6. James 1:19-20 – Swift to hear – Slow to speak – Slow to wrath

Are you swift to wrath, swift to speak and only hear part of the statement that you partner made? How can we put this scripture into practice and get control of our actions? Are you guilty of assuming?

 

7. II Peter 2:10-12 – “Speak evil of the things that they understand not”

Do you take the time to make sure that you understand fully the topic that your spouse is trying to talk to you about? Are you more ready to hear than to talk? Is it better to talk about something that you do not understand and give your opinion or to be silent? Are you capable of asking your spouse questions without upsetting them?

 

8. Jude 1:8-10 – “Speak evil of those things which they know not”

Which gets the most time, hearing and understanding, or speaking without total information? Do you take your spouse for granted in the area of listening to him/her? Who gets more of your attention your spouse or a total stranger in the area of listening? What are some ways that I can improve in this area?