Ephesians 4:2
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,
bearing with one another in love."
The honeymoon doesn't last forever--and none of us are perfect, individually or as a couple. This verse, which of course applies to everyone you encounter, applies to the marriage relationship well.
The assumption here is, we will have to look past someone else's imperfection (because we are all imperfect) and they will have to look past ours. When we choose to do this, and look for the image of God within that other person we honor Him.
Our humility towards others reflect the character of our Savior. The King of the Universe humbled himself in order that we may know the will of the Creator. When we choose to love someone who may be acting 'unloveable', we reflect the character of our Father. He gave up His Son for us. A bunch of sinful, selfish people.
Who better to display these divine traits of humility, gentleness & patience to, than our spouse!
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