For newlyweds seeking practical Christian advice and guidance: prioritize prayer, study Scripture, an openly communicate. Focus on serving God and each other, practice forgiveness, and seek God’s direction in times of conflict. Keep in mind, marriage is a covenant with God, seek to reflect on His love and grace in your relationship.

One of the most impertinent pieces of advice to a newly married couple is to pray together regularly, seeking God’s guidance in all aspects of your lives and marriage. Studying the Bible together is the next. How do we grow in wisdom of His Word when it comes to marriage? Seek truth. Focus on passages about love, marriage, and family to grow deeper in these areas.

Practice forgiveness, understanding that it is a key component of Christian love and essential for a healthy marriage. No one is perfect all of the time. Loving your spouse where they are and for who they are today, will bring much peace to yourself and your home. This also includes in conflict resolution. Learn healthy and biblical ways to resolve your conflicts, focusing on love, respect, and understanding.

Prioritize your faith and seek to serve God together, both in your daily lives and through your church. As you do this, you will also learn how to make a conscious effort to serve your spouse, putting their needs before your own.

Establish a budget together that aligns with Christian values, including tithing and saving. There are many scriptures in the Word that commands we tithe. Many Christians make excuses as to why they don’t tithe, such as the church’s financial handling of the tithes. We must keep in mind to do as God has commanded us and let God handle the rest.

Tithing scriptures

1. • Matthew 23Hypocritical tithing
   • Matthew 8:18Power to prosper
   • John 3:16God’s love gift
   • Matthew 6:21Heart and treasure
   • Luke 6:38Generosity principle
   • Proverbs 3:9Wealth honor
   • Leviticus 27:30Holy tithe
   • Malachi 3:8Robbing God
   • 1 Corinthians 13:3Love in giving
   • 1 Corinthians 16:2Weekly contribution
   • 1 Timothy 5:8Family provision
   • 1 Timothy 6:10Money’s dangers
   • 2 Corinthians 8:12Readiness in giving
   • 2 Corinthians 8:9Grace of Christ
   • 2 Corinthians 9:11Enrichment through generosity

Proverbs 3:9-10 ESV reads:

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”

Who doesn’t want their barns and vats in overflow?!

To tithe is to trust God.

The last few pieces of advice are to prioritize quality time with one another. Have fun and laugh together. Never stop having date nights, purposely giving your spouse 100% of your time and attention, just the two of you. As far as friends and family are concerned, make sure clear boundaries are established to protect your marriage. Your spouse should be first.

Remember that marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, seek to live in accordance with His principles.