Biblické východiská pre formáciu ľudsky zrelých manželov
Biblical Basis for the Formation of a Humanly Mature Married Couple

Summary/Abstract: The present contribution is based on the paradoxical fact that although a lot of energy and time is devoted to preparation of specialists in various fields, very little attention is paid to formation of human personality in its complexity. This lack is particularly evident in the area of marital relationships. The present lecture will therefore focus on two areas of concern: In the first part we describe the biblical basis for the formation of the spouses to human maturity. Using the example of Jesus’ attitude to some problematic biblical characters (Samaritan woman, sinner, Zacchaeus, repentant criminals...) we point to important factors that should be taken into account in the formation of a contemporary person living in a marriage: to take each person as a person of the highest value, because every person is created in God’s image; to use an individual approach in relations; not to condemn those who sin and make faults, but to encourage repentance; build relationships through selfless service to provide the spouses a positive perspective of life. In the second part we deal with the ideas from some documents by John Paul II (eg, Redemptor hominis, Familiaris Consortio, Mulieris dignitatem) that have a strong potential to assist married couples in building mature personalities; on this basis they may be able to create a solid and harmonious partnership. The seminal moment emphasized by John Paul II is the deep communion with Christ as a filial devotion to the Father and love of the Holy Spirit. This is the spiritual base for creating solid marriage and family relations. In conclusion we state, that the knowledge and application of biblical solutions and those of the Magisterium in the formation of Christian married couples is for a contemporary believer a prerequisite to build unity and love in marriage.

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