tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post6098228930689264263..comments2023-07-30T05:51:02.673-04:00Comments on Journey to Surrender: Counter Culture MarriageScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15382135979097709418noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-63734677620630730322013-02-05T03:13:31.367-05:002013-02-05T03:13:31.367-05:00I don’t believe that the sense of entitlement, or ...I don’t believe that the sense of entitlement, or at least as defined by the points you brought up, has seeped its way into my marriage. But I don’t think that many of those points have affected marriage as a whole in our society. I know too many couples that have sought marriage as a way to fix what was becoming an ailing relationship. And in that way, they viewed their wedding certificate as some sort of ticket out of their woes—now that they were married they expected more from their spouses, but without realizing that they couldn’t just demand the other spouses to concede. Marriages take much work I think you aptly pointed them out: Thankfulness, Generosity, Responsibility, and Relationship. We need to constantly and consistently remember these tenets to ensure that our marriage remains happy and joyful for a lifetime. The best thing is that we both commit to these tenets unconditionally and wholeheartedly.<a href="http://www.lighthisfire.com/369/how-can-marriage-advice-for-women-help-them/" rel="nofollow">Marriage Advice For Women</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100009225634529399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-56632130095389333502012-11-28T18:19:46.761-05:002012-11-28T18:19:46.761-05:00I've met and visited lots of people very much ...I've met and visited lots of people very much like the young man in Judy's courtroom. That attitude is very real and pervasive.<br /><br />Why do we owe them a living? "Because I'm me." <br /><br />Gag! Upwithmarriage above shares a brutally honest, and far too common perception that much of our "princess" promoting culture can exacerbate.<br />Strong Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397861817336193206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-63575951143042463032012-11-21T02:59:34.461-05:002012-11-21T02:59:34.461-05:00uplift - for me, feminism's definition of equa...uplift - for me, feminism's definition of equality lead to androgyny - with not distinction between male and female - this is not what God created when he made male and female. Equality is a topic I'll be touching on later.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382135979097709418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-29211833161272373992012-11-21T02:54:29.093-05:002012-11-21T02:54:29.093-05:00Lori - Yes, selfish interests are a pervasive part...Lori - Yes, selfish interests are a pervasive part of our culture, especially among younger folks. What kind of future are we creating for them?<br /><br />Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382135979097709418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-15601041860173444842012-11-19T12:37:14.467-05:002012-11-19T12:37:14.467-05:00I completely agree with your diagnosis! For me it...I completely agree with your diagnosis! For me it was the perfect blending of entitlement backed by the pervasiveness of feminism. I am a woman and, "I have the RIGHT to be treated, (here it comes) the way I believe I should be treated." The sheer evidence of the fact that I was female had twisted my thinking to complete and utter selfishness. The paradoxical thinking is that this is 'equality.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-85327327007170316442012-11-19T11:52:16.059-05:002012-11-19T11:52:16.059-05:00I very much agree that the "what's in it ...I very much agree that the "what's in it for me" mentality that is pervasive today in our American culture is harmful to marriages. Many people are going into marriage with a wrong understanding of the purpose of marriage. Your first 3 bullets are right on target. And the video is just plain sad. Lori Lowehttp://www.marriagegems.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-16671468070700661312012-11-18T16:41:12.804-05:002012-11-18T16:41:12.804-05:00So when I tweet this, is it postception or tweetce...So when I tweet this, is it postception or tweetception?<br /><br />Great thoughts!Paul Byerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365208584175101402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-69906946209885920182012-11-18T15:13:14.020-05:002012-11-18T15:13:14.020-05:00Thanks sharlene. It's easy to let entitlement ...Thanks sharlene. It's easy to let entitlement slip in, but I am thankful that God is on our side in this battle.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382135979097709418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613335924468202284.post-81588679451316731282012-11-18T15:03:54.495-05:002012-11-18T15:03:54.495-05:00Entitlement has been a problem for me. The Lord h...Entitlement has been a problem for me. The Lord has helped me, although it has taken a while. I am thankful for His help. Your four points are ones the Lord used with me. The blessing of looking at my marriage more along God's lines has been great.sharlenehttp://encouragingwords10.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com