In the busyness of life, the importance of husbands and wives studying Scripture together is easily forgotten. As important as personal and family devotions are, it is also important to make time to study the Word of God on a regular basis as husband and wife.

The chapter on love in I Corinthians 13 is a foundational chapter for every Christian marriage. Consider memorizing this passage together as a couple, carefully meditating upon and discussing each of these Biblical descriptions of covenant love. 

The practical questions that follow are drawn from our detailed articles on this passage over the past months. May they stimulate consideration and discussion between you and your spouse that will encourage and strengthen your marriage.

1. Charity suffereth long
   Are we patient in the midst of financial and physical hardship? 
   
2. Charity is kind
   Do we truly forgive each other when offenses do arise in our marriage?

3. Charity envieth not
   Are we content as a couple with our status in life, or do we envy what other families have?

4. Charity vaunteth not itself
   Do we regularly refuse to admit fault, boast of accomplishments, or demean others?

5. Charity is not puffed up
   Have we purposed together to be in private what we appear to be in public?

6. Charity doth not behave itself unseemly
   Do we keep one another accountable to avoid all forms of immorality?

7. Charity seeketh not her own
   Are there ways we are self-seeking, self-serving, self-indulging, or self-focused?

8. Charity is not easily provoked
   What are the “little things” in our lives that tend to provoke each other to anger?

9. Charity thinketh no evil
   Do we keep a record of offenses, impute evil motives, or calculate revenge?

10.  Charity rejoiceth not in iniquity
    Is gossip ever relished in our home, or do we rejoice when others fail?

11.  Charity rejoiceth in the truth
    Are we grateful to receive honest criticism from one another and eager to repent?

12.  Charity beareth all things
    Can we carry each other’s secrets in silence and cover our faults with grace?

13.  Charity believeth all things
    Are we building trust in one another, or do we harbor suspicions in our marriage?

14.  Charity hopeth all things
    Do we have a mutual and steady hope of sanctification as we grow in grace?

15.  Charity endureth all things
    Are we committed to love one another in the midst of aging and death?

16.  Charity never faileth
    Have we resolved that our love will not fade with time and distance?