The 10 Commandments of Marriage: Practical Principles to Make Your Marriage Great

by H. Edwin Young, Beth Moore (Foreword)

Marriage is God's idea. He planned it. He designed it. And if you follow His blueprint, it will be more rewarding, more loving, more exciting than you ever imagined.

In 10 Commandments of Marriage, Dr. Ed Young shares the “thou shalts” and the “thou shalt nots” of successful relationships—straight from the pages of God's Word. Long-married couples will find love-building precepts that will revive a failing marriage and make a great relationship even better. Soon-to-be-marrieds will discover what marriage is all about and gain priceless insights into starting on solid ground.

In words that are profound, often humorous, but always biblical, Dr. Young draws from decades of counseling couples to provide 10 commandments for a lifelong marriage that sizzles. God wants your marriage to be nothing short of incredible. And it could begin with this amazing book.

"The 10 Commandments of Marriage not only tells you 'what' but, thankfully, also tells you 'how.' Ed Young has taken the principles of Scripture and has had the courage to test them on the linoleum glued to average life on planet earth." — Beth Moore (bestselling author and speaker)

Genres: Marriage

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

About the author

Dr. H. Edwin Young also writes under the name Ed Young.

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Dr. H. Edwin Young was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 12. While in college at the University of Alabama , he felt led by God to become a pastor, and transferred to Mississippi College to continue his education. Dr. Young's preparation for the ministry continued at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of the problem with this book is that we waited too long to read it. It was given to us pre-children but sat on a shelf for several years. By the time we decided to be more intentional in our marriage and pick the book up, we'd already dealt with most of the topics it addresses, just from living everyday life. We ended up skipping several sections and a couple whole chapters.
Would we have appreciated it more either engaged or newly married? Maybe.

[Dan Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not a big ed young fan. I don't like rf e seaker driven model for churches. His church is trendy. I loved the book. It was very practical and biblical. There are few things I disagree with but nothing major. I agree with his main points. I would recommend this book for those engaged or married. It is an important book for couples in any phase of marriage.

[Lydia Howe · Rating 3 out of 5]

WHY I CHOOSE THIS BOOK

When I'm reading nonfiction "practical" is a big selling point for me - because if a book isn't something that can't be applied to everyday life, then...?
Also, as mentioned previously, I've decided to read marriage books because I figure that I currently have more time to do that now than in the future. And, on that note, a disclaimer: I'm not married, nor am I in a relationship, so all my thoughts regarding this book come from a rather unique point of view. 

WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BOOK

How The Book Is Set Up: At the beginning of each chapter, there's a little bubble that says "A Personal Word" and in it, Mr. Ed writes a short paragraph where he summarizes the entire chapter and what he feels like is the most important concept. Throughout the book, there are shaded squares with some of the most important quotes, stats, and statements written in bold so you can flip through the book and quickly read something to make you think. At the end of each chapter, there's a section called Reflecting on Your Relationship that includes questions for married people, as well as questions for those who are contemplating or preparing for marriage. 

One cool part about this book is in the introduction Mr. Ed mentions that this book is for pretty much everyone - not just those who are married, but also for those who are preparing for, contemplating, or have been, married. 

Mr. Ed has been married for around 50 years and pastors a large church so he's had a lot of experience, stories, and examples to share not only from his own marriage but also from the marriages of people who he's counseled over the years. The advice he shares really is practical - just like the cover promises. He also does a good job of writing in a way that's easy to relate to and amusing at times. 

There were a few things in the book that felt slightly overboard to me, but I'm obviously not a good judge on that. For the most part, I felt like the book was balanced and had a lot of good information that would be very helpful for a married couple. 

Some of the "commandments" of marriage that I enjoyed reading the most included: Thou Shalt be Selfless (good for anyone to learn!), Thou Shalt Continually Communicate, and Thou Shalt Avoid the Quicksand of Materialism. 

CONCLUSION

I feel like I would have gleaned a lot more from this book if I was actually married (which, duh, makes sense), but overall I'm glad I read it as it had a lot of good information. 

RATING

I’m giving The 10 Commandments of Marriage 3 out of 5 stars.

((This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for me reviewing it, all thoughts and opinions are my own.))

[Aaron Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was super practical, and gave such good biblical wisdom on marriage. It helped encourage me in areas of my relationship with my fiancé that I am doing well, and also challenged me in many areas that I need to grow in as well. 10/10

[Joann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the purchase for your permanent home library. Read this at least once a year and abide by it daily.

[Colletta Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. Both encouraging and informative. You can read my review here:

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[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and I recommend it to anyone who is in a relationship or plans to be in one at some point. I am sure I will be turning back to it time and again. It is well written, contains relevant stories and comparisons and most definitely ties the biblical teachings into the message.

While I don’t think you need to be a Christian to benefit from this book I do believe that Christians would benefit most from it because of the biblical references. We are shown time and again throughout the bible how a marriage should and shouldn’t be and Ed Young ties all of that information together, simplifies it, and makes it applicable to you and me.

I definitely recommend this book and because I received and e-copy for the purpose of review that isn’t “finalized” it will be in my shopping cart soon!

I don’t often give “glowing reviews” but this book energized me spiritually and showed me where I need to work on myself to be the best I can be for my partner.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Ed Young tackles the hard subjects that he's heard for years of counseling folks. That alone makes me want to read the book! But then he adds every "Commandment" with a bit of humor and I love books that preach, teach, and make you giggle every now and then. I highlighted this book all over, knowing that this could change my marriage and make it even more solid than ever! And when you're about to dive into Foster care/adoption, who doesn't want to solidify their marriage more? I would recommend this book to newlyweds, engaged couples, well... to everyone really!

*I received this book complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion.*

[Britney H]

I didn’t like the layout. Too much of here are 5 ways…., 3 ways to…, Let break down the 10 ways…. It got me bored to the point I mostly scanned the paragraph for single points to finish the book as a whole. The content was the usual topics you expect in a marriage book. Doctrine sound, just hard to continue reading.