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The Big Picture – Why Safeguarding Matters
Every marriage needs protection—but not from each other. In this episode, we zoom out to look at the bigger picture of why safeguarding your marriage matters. The truth is, we have a real enemy who works subtly through distraction, compromise, and division. Safeguards aren’t about fear; they’re about wisdom, intentionality, and keeping your marriage aligned with God’s truth.
Join us as we unpack what it means to “guard your heart” and your relationship, why small compromises can grow into big problems, and how you can start building protective rhythms into your marriage today.
Scripture References:
- Ephesians 6:12 NLT - For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
- Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT - As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
- 1 Peter 5:8 NLT - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
- Romans 8:28 NLT - And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
- 2 Timothy 2:22 NLT - Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
- 1 Corinthians 6:18 NLT - Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
- Matthew 18:8 NLT - So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.
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