Pride vs. Humility in Marriage: 6 Biblical Ways to Stay Humble and Bring Peace Home

Send a question or topic you want to hear What’s the one-word answer to keeping your marriage healthy, growing, and free from strife? Humility. This week, Bryce and Colette Schaffer talk about how pride sneaks into our marriages and families, often without us even noticing. From needing the last word to keeping score to holding grudges, pride builds walls and burns bridges. But humility? Humility builds bridges and makes unity possible. Rooted in Proverbs 16:18 and the example of Jesus in Philippians 2, we share six practical ways to stay humble in your marriage: Choose peace over being right Admit your mistakes Release your ego and never keep score Live in constant forgiveness Look to serve first Be an active listener Humility isn’t about being a doormat. It’s a heart posture that brings peace, joy, safety, and trust into your home. Whether you’re just starting out or fighting for your marriage, this episode will give you a nugget of truth you can put into practice today. Plus, a simple daily challenge that could change your marriage: Ask yourself every morning, “How can I bless my spouse today?” Take our free “How Healthy Is Your Marriage?” quiz and learn more about our Marriage Builders course at the links below. If this episode blessed you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Bring hope home to your life today. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products