Standing Firm in Love: Navigating Marriage with a Spouse Who Has a Personality Disorder
"Love is patient, love is kind... It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." - 1 Corinthians 13:4,7 Understanding the Biblical Framework for Your Marriage Marriage to someone with a personality disorder presents unique challenges that can test your faith, patience, and commitment to your vows. As Christians, we are called to honor our marriage covenant even through extremely difficult circumstances. Scripture provides guidance for these challenging situations, offering both wisdom and practical direction. The Bible teaches us that marriage is a sacred covenant before God (Malachi 2:14), designed to reflect Christ's relationship with the church (Ephesians 5:22-33). This covenant nature means we are called to faithfulness even when the path becomes difficult. However, God never intended for marriage to become a context for ongoing harm or abuse. Understanding Personality Disorders Through a Biblical Lens Personality disorders are complex men...