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Preparing for marriage

Presented
by:
Gabriel
Hada
Session Three:
Communication
Communication
Do not let any unwholesome talk
come out of your mouth, but only
what is helpful for building others
up according to their needs, that
it may benefit those who listen
Ephesians 4:29
Communication

n Introduction Video
Communication
Define Communication
n Communication is a connection
allowing access between persons. It is
an exchange of talking and listening.
The word communication not only
refers to our interpersonal
relationship, but also refers to our
entire way of living.
Communication
The Nature of Communication
It is a two-way street involving speaking and
listening. (James 1:19).

n Effective Speaking

n Being aware of the complete


message that he/she is giving

n Be accurate in your
communication

n Be honest but not cruel


(speak the truth in love)
Communication
The Nature of Communication

n Listening

n Obstacle to
listening - - being
defensive

- attitudes or biases

- our own inner struggles


Communication
The Nature of Communication

n Keys to listening

- being non-judgmental

- paraphrasing

- empathize with each other


Communication
The communication between husband and wife can be: destructive
communication and uplifting communication
Destructive
Communication

n Lying to each other (Pr. 6:


17, 19).

n Sowing discord (Pr. 6:19).

n Faultfinding (Jude 16).

n Quarreling (Pr. 15:1).


Communication
Uplifting Communication
n Truthfulness (Eph. 4:15, 25).

n Seeking Reconciliation (Mt. 5:


23, 24).

n Encouraging (2 Tim. 4:2).

n Gentle Words (Pr. 15:1).


Communication
n Activities

n Talk about a personal situation or one they have


heard of and which destructive communication was
used, and how the out come could have been
different if uplifting communication have been used
Communication
The Power of
Communication
n It has the power to maintain
relationships.

n It has the power to enhance


relationships.

n It has the power to destroy


relationships (Pr. 16:28; James
3: 5-12).
Communication

n Activities

n take a piece of paper and write down a list of words or phrases


on the left side words that have the power to destroy relationship
and on the right side word that have the power to maintain and
enhance the relationship

n Share your list.


Communication
Conclusions
n Marriage is the only “game”
where both players can win.

n Communication will bring you


to understand his/her needs.

n Communicate to gain trust


and respect for one another.

n Lift your partner up and they


will return the favor.

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