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“Today's marriages become toxic, with resentments, after only a few years. It's one thing to say, 'I forgive,' but most lack the enterprise to do the necessary work that follows. It was the day after that proved who had the wisdom of God and who didn't.”
― Michael Ben Zehabe, Song of Songs: The Book for Daughters

tags: forgiveness, hard-work, marriage, newlywed, resentment, song-of-solomon, song-of-songs, tolerance, toxic, wisdom

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“Too many disciples neglect their thorn-like qualities. For instance: Opting for singleness doesn't count if you can't attract a mate. Patience doesn't count if you are too cowardly to defend what is right. Forgiveness doesn't count if the offender never respected you enough to ask for it. Don't label your character flaws as noble sacrifices.”
― Michael Ben Zehabe, Song of Songs: The Book for Daughters

tags: disciple, forgiveness, noble, patience, respect, righteous, sacrifice

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“Like the chosen Shulamite, there will be times when you too will be faced with crude assaults on your virtue, or with solicitations that will be naked attempts to cheapen your marriage. Being polite is one thing, but there comes a time. Even the peace-loving Jesus took a rope to those who disregarded the boundaries of his Father's house. Your house has boundaries too. Do what you must.
pg 67”
― Michael Ben Zehabe, Song of Songs: The Book for Daughters

tags: engagement, flirting, love, loyalty, marriage, shulamite, song-of-songs

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“A wife who obsesses on "fixing" her husband only succeeds in demeaning him.”
― Michael Ben Zehabe, Song of Songs: The Book for Daughters

tags: criticizing, demean, hate, husband, marital-wisdom, saving-a-marriage, shulamite, song-of-solomon, song-of-songs, wife

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“Every friend, every neighbor, and every family member wishes that you retain your golden heart. No one wants to see your love sullied. Yet, they all know a dark circumstance will find you eventually. Know this: You are being hunted--like game. Life will knock you down with some unexpected misfortune. Resolve now, to help your partner get back up. Only a determined family kills its wounded. When everyone else abandons him, come back for your husband.”
― Michael Ben Zehabe, Song of Songs: The Book for Daughters

tags: forgiveness, husband, marital-wisdom, marriage, marriage-counseling, shulamite, song-of-solomon, wife

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