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sandy borders
I'm finding that it does indeed hinder one's relationship if one spouse is complacent about the spiritual disciplines that we are to strive for in attaining sanctification. Many wives have had to become the spiritual leaders of their homes & this is not their calling. Often it results in frustration to everyone due to ineffectiveness in having a Christ centered home & raising children who are dedicated to Christ in their walk. It also causes many wives to feel like giving up when they see that they're on their own & accomplishing little. This mindset is wrong, but it's still very hard to live the Christian life in a family where you feel that your goals are unshared & basically ignored. It can even result in the wife joining in with the husband & saying why bother? And this makes the situation worse & can cause bitterness to root.... When her desire is for Christ and her husband, he doesn't seem the see the need to grow & change, it can break down a woman's resolve, especially if there are problem children (son) in the home & nothing is being done to ensure their growth & change as well.
maggie murphy
Yes marriage can hinder a relationship with God especially if one became a believer after the vows were taken. Marriage can hinder a relationship with God if a believer married an unbeliever. Marriage can hinder a relationship with God if one believer is not truly committed to the Lord or the marriage . The bible has very specific details about how to treat your spouse , how to conduct yourself in marriage and every other situation. Obey God. Read His word. Do the hard right things especially in marriage .
John Wheeler
I have let my wife know that I will always put God before anything or anyone else including her. She has shown me that she has no problem with this.