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A cartoon Cupid with a quiver full of arrows may make us chuckle, but buying into the concept of being “love-struck” can be harmful—especially if we don’t think beyond fleeting emotions to the fulfillment of the roles God has established for husband and wife.

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When it comes to relationships, our society is great at overemphasizing the superficial aspects of love. But if we want to build a strong and enduring union, we must be willing to look beyond the surface and delve deeper into what truly makes a relationship thrive. This means it’s time to look beyond the typical greeting card aisle and start focusing on what really matters.

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It’s the season for hearts and flowers, and a thoughtful surprise for a spouse would likely be welcome this time of year. As Alistair Begg shares in Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure, though, while romance is helpful, there's much more required in the important work of strengthening a marriage:

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The importance of love within a marriage cannot be underestimated. What does God intend for marital love to look like with regard to the roles of husband and wife? Alistair Begg explores the characteristics of Christian love in Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure:

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The Bible gives Christians a substantive framework for marriage that will result in a God-glorifying union. In Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure, Alistair Begg clarifies what the roles of a wife and husband look like according to God’s design:

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When it comes to God’s design for marriage, His blueprints are clearly drawn. The foundation, the structure, the roles He intends to be fulfilled—it’s all provided in Scripture. In fact, as Alistair Begg explains in Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure, Jesus Himself provided the perfect example of how God intends for the relationship between husband and wife to work:

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Our contemporary world often suggests that matrimony is an institution that humans dreamed up. But the original plan of marriage was God's creation—a covenant relationship of divine origin.

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“The chaos and confusion that surround too many marriages can be traced to the simple fact that couples have chosen to tamper with the directions. It will only be when they admit their total dependence upon the wisdom of God’s Word and the power of God’s Spirit that they will get back on track.” —Alistair Begg, Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure

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While a witty romantic comedy may make for casual date night material, the characters and plotlines probably don’t provide the most suitable examples for what to look for or expect in a spouse or marriage.

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