by: Kevin Maxey

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by Kevin Maxey
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When Monogamy Becomes Monotony
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Mans Cure forMonogamous Monotony

• Man says if you are bored
• It is to be expected
• It is okay to fantasize (lust)
• It is okay to commit adultery
• It is okay to lie
• It is okay to divorce and remarry

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Gods Cure forMonogamous Monotony

• Monotony is a red flag!
• Gods plan for marriage is marvelous, not
  monotonous!
• Life without monogamy is not good (Gen.
  218)
• Marriage is a good favor (Prov. 1822)
• Blessed with a fruitful vine (Psa. 1283)
• Honorable, dear, costly, desirable (Heb. 134)
• Read Song of Solomon
• Source of joy, satisfaction, enrapturement (Prov.
  518-19)

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Things that Cause Monotony in Marriage

• Discontentment covetousness
• Taking your mate for granted
• Neglecting spiritual growth
• Not listening to your mate
• Putting other people and things ahead of mate
• Selfishness
• Waiting for your mate to take the first step

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Things that Cure Monotony in Marriage

• See the blessing of marriage
• Follow Gods plan for marriage (Eph. 5)
• Keep your vows! (Matt. 199)
• Be enraptured with the bride of your youth (Prov.
  518-19)
• Stop depriving one another (1 Cor. 75)
• Take time for your mate
• Live joyfully with the wife whom you love (Eccl.
  99)
• Love again (1 Cor. 13 1 Pet. 38-9)