Marriage: 7 “deadly” sins

2018-02-25 13:43

Marriage: 7 “deadly” sins
In the biblical legend so much has been said about the seven deadly sins. But how they actually affect family life? Having considered all seven sins, you will discover eternal truths that can save your marriage.

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1. Lust

Lust manifests itself in thoughts of a sexual nature and uncontrollable sexual desires. Today the issue of sexual addiction is extremely popular. Pornography, fornication, adultery, or uncontrolled desires can destroy any relationship. But the Foundation of a proper marriage is it healthy sexual relationship between partners. You need to be sure that your partner is sexually satisfied so that he does not need to look for fun somewhere else or using other means. If in your relationship there is a lack of sex, you have to learn to share sacred and intimate desires to each other that your partner wanted to be with you.

The opposite of lust is chastity.

2. Laziness

Laziness is the sister of indifference. You should not treat her husband with indifference. Do your homework and wifely duties with enthusiasm. Pay attention men, when he wants to share with you something important to him. Find out how he really feels, what he needs. Maybe he’s hungry or sick? Maybe he needs support or just wants to take a walk? Avoid activities that captures you so much that you forget about your responsibilities and loved ones. Remember, after a hard day’s work, your husband also wants to get your attention, to be with you.

The opposite of laziness is diligence.

3. Gluttony and drunkenness

Overeating (gluttony) and drunkenness manifests itself in excessive consumption of food and harmful substances. This category includes alcohol and drugs. All this adversely affects the body, causes permanent addiction. Under the influence of alcohol the person often does things for which he then is very embarrassed. Instead of increasing self-esteem, you will gradually lose respect. Will suffer and your partner to fall into despair from loneliness and the inability to deal with your disease.

The opposite of gluttony is the content.

4. Anger

Anger and its manifestations: rage and hate are feelings of intolerance and impatience. Try not to be angry with your husband, be patience. Keep in mind that everyone can make mistakes. Look at life with a sense of humor, and you will realize that actually not as bad as it seemed at first. Learn to control your emotions. Meditate, read the Bible and other literature that will give you a sense of peace. When something or someone annoying, take a deep breath and mentally disconnect from the situation for a few minutes. Control yourself in the conversation. Not to voice the first thing that comes to mind. Think before to say something in anger. Do not use violence against a loved one. Remember that violence can be not only physical but also verbal and emotional. A fair portion of patience and virtue is able to curb anger, to cool down.

The opposite of anger is patience.

5. Envy

Envy is a harmful emotion that feeds on the suffering of others. It manifests itself not only in the desire to possess the other, but the irrepressible desire to deprive a person of what he has. Relationships are a place of humiliation of the partner. You should treat your significant other as equals. Imbued with sympathy for his trouble. Try to make a man happy. If you feel unhappy, do not pull his partner with him into the abyss. Separate my husband and his achievements, even if at the time you have to not be the center of attention.

The opposite of envy is charity.

6. Greed

Greed is another sin from the frills. Greed is the desire of constant acquisition of material things. If you are the sole breadwinner of his family, all the monetary transactions you will be able to control personally. If you both fill up the family budget, then there is a situation when partners can’t keep track of expenditures each other. Try to get paid in one Bank, this will allow you to get rid of the thought that someone is hiding stash or hide their true income. To focus on the money. Instead of unnecessary purchases spend leisure time with their partner. Spend time together and enjoy the fruits of their labor. What good is it to collect a fortune, and not taking advantage of them?

The opposite of greed is generosity.

7. Pride

Pride is better known as the mother of all sins and vices. She also appears in the vanity, insolence, arrogance and boastfulness. According to the religious leader Ezra Taft Benson pride is the result of enmity. A proud man will never ask for forgiveness, and marriage pride can be a deadly weapon. A happy marriage is impossible without the manifestation of feelings of humility. Learn to love and respect the partner. Control your ego. Be thankful to your partner for all he does for you. Be a true friend and reliable companion for the person you promised to spend the rest of my life.

The opposite of pride is humility.

Typical of you to carry out the above sins in family relations? If so, remember that it is never too late to turn each of the seven deadly sins into the seven benefits of marriage.