The concept of Biblical love is the commitment to look out for the interest of your spouse whether they deserve it or not. We should follow the way in which Jesus loved us - He loved us before we loved Him.

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Showing kindness should be intentional. Look for ways in which you can help others. Kindness should be a way of life. It will transform those around you.

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Is it essential that you and your fiancé hold the same religious beliefs before getting married? Scripture teaches that you should be in agreement on the major spiritual issues but give latitude to minor differences in belief.

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Is it OK to be married and have close friends of the opposite sex? This scenario can be dangerous and might open the door to temptation. It's much better to have friends of the same sex.

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Our natural tendency is to return evil for evil. Showing kindness to those who are unkind to you will often put them to shame.

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A husband shouldn't wait for his wife to show him love before he begins to show love to her. Scripture tells us that "while were still sinners, Christ died for us". He loved us before we loved Him.

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When we were children, we tended to be kind to those who were kind to us. The same is true even as adults. However, Scripture says we should return good for evil. Being kind to someone who hasn't been kind to us is the highest level of kindness.

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Are you obligated to tell your wife about your past history? Not necessarily. By telling her, you might relieve some of the burden of your past, but you might also be adding a new burden on her - the knowledge of your past. Seek Godly counsel on the matter.

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