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where in the bible does it state that we first most love God then our spouse second.?
Lisa Cruz,
Thank you so much for your question. Jesus declared in Matthew 22:37, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND."
In Ephesians 5:28-33, the Apostle Paul wrote that man should love his wife, as he loves himself.
This indicates that a man must love God first, before he loves himself, his wife or anyone else.
There is no particular Scripture that actually says that man should love God, and then he should love his wife, however, there is plenty of Scripture that indicates that to be the case.
I hope this had adequately answered your question.
With Love In Christ,
Phillip Senn
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I seek to help Christians in doctrinal matters. Many Christians think that doctrine doesn`t matter, yet the Scriptures indicate otherwise. It is my desire to share from the Word of God with those who have legitimate questions. As such, I cannot claim expertise, except that I will seek to answer from the Authority (the Bible). If I cannot find a Biblical answer, I may offer an opinion based upon my understanding of Scripture, or I will simply reply with an, "I Don`t Know".
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