MARRIAGE WITHOUT ARGUMENT: Is it possible to have a marriage with little or no argument?

We often resolve that marriage is never void of contention or argument. Well, that may have been your own opinion over the years, but if you'll read with an open mind. For I hope to in this article unravel a mystery: that it can be completely void of any of these things for as long as these spouses live.
We might futher say "argument is bound to occur seeing we were not born together, didn't grow together, differ in moral trainings, cultures and background". Well, i agree we differ so much but differences is not enough reason for argument, as argument is only the absence of reasoning.
I'll love to sight examples from a model marriage (Abraham and Sarah). But first let's straighten out the definitions of key terms:
Marriage: is the relationship that exists between a husband and a wife (a man and a woman).
Argument: is an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one. Could also be termed in short "an angry disagreement".
note: A disagreement is something you can have and still respect each other's opinion or view without getting emotional. we see things differently and thus have varying opinions. But an argument on the other hand involves being hurt or angry that the other will not see things the same way.
The key to a flourishing marriage is in complete obedience of what the scriptures commands; not partial, not with mundane reasonings but absolute obedience.
So let's draw wisdom from the pages: The bible divides the responsibility in marriage between himself, the man and the wife. We're going to look at the wife's and the man's because God's end is constant so long as we remain faithful to ours;
Wife's responsibility:
Eph 5:22-24: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Do you understand the level of submissiveness the church needs to be towards Christ in everything? This is with absolute obedience/subjection. The word "Subject" simply means "under rule", "with reverence". believing every decision the man would make was well thought out and analyzed (as is the relationship between the head and the body).
Do you ever wonder why Sarah called his husband lord? It was a clear sign of submission without defence, denial or defiance it is further related in 1Pe 3:5,6 "For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham,calling him lord: whose daughters ye are..."
This is why every woman/daughter must be conscious of who she chooses to be her king, ruler and husband. For when your head is sick, the whole body is bound to grow weary. A mad man can't wear clean cloths or afford a perfectly planned life, Its all in the head. Therefore the need to painstakingly ask God for direction for a life partner without rush of any kind.
I'll assure you, its better to spend a lot of time looking and the rest of the little time enjoying your choice than a little time looking and a lot of left over time in regrets and turmoil of the wrong choice.
Man's responsibility:
25. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Can you truly fathom what depths of love Christ had for the church? It was so deep he gave himself for it. This is the sacrificial kind of love.
Have you ever wondered why Abraham went in to Haggar? This was not a selfish decision in a bid to gratify flesh or a der need to have a child from his own bosom, but in absolute succumb, love and desire to please his beloveth.
See Gen 16:2 "And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai".
It is hence the duty of the man to consistently hearken to the voice of his beloveth, but correctively (as the head would) stating reasons (i.e. with proper explanation).
In further relation to 1Pe 3:7 "Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life".
He'll have to let go of seeming pride and over confidence that'll lead to sole decisions without consultation with his better half (the woman), probably from the consciousness bread_winner_hood.
This truly is unachievable without the help of the Holy spirit and true understanding of what marriage truly entails. For without either of this two factor, your aforementioned opinion is completely true.
I'll sincerely appreciate honest opinions on this subject.

Comments

  1. It's a great article. A whole new perspective. And thanks for differentiating argument from disagreement.

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    1. Thanks a bunch for your perusal.
      Its an honour.

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  2. It was like God was the one talking not you..to correct a lot of ills in marriage. I found nothing to fault there. I've read a lot of marriage books and write-ups..but from this perspective? No. This is beautiful and it's not a fantasy one can wish for..it's something that's backed up with the scriptures.

    I don't know what to say but I'm filled with a lot of thoughts and emotions regarding this topic.

    I feel like.."miss, you mustn't make a mistake in this area.." though I know God would write my love story..he's romantic too!

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    1. Wow! Am glad it ministered to you this much, to God be the glory

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  3. God can make our marriage beautiful if we let Him, after all He is the Architect that designed the institution.

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  4. This was one of the most wonderful marriage write up I've read .. Abraham and Sarah are great role models which the Bible put our learning...thanks a bunch for this...obedience can go a long way to helping a marriage over conflicts and crisis...I love this.

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  5. That was a very nice piece I have to say.
    Your message on the idea on having no disagreement or argument when in marriage is very much agreeable.
    Though I actually thought that..there was actually no successful marriage without arguments..
    But you make a point there..
    You are very much appreciated.
    You did a nice work.

    Made me view things in a very different light .
    Gotten and understood.
    Well done.

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