Resolution | Catching the Little Foxes in Your Relationship
What does it look like to resolve problems in a relationship in a way that honors God?
In Song of Solomon 2:10–16, we see the beautiful picture of a couple enjoying the springtime of love. But in the middle of that affection comes an important warning: “Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vineyards.”The fruit of their love is threatened by seemingly small things that can have a devastating impact.
In this message, we explore Resolution—the fourth component of a healthy, Christ-centered relationship. Just as a couple must learn to identify and deal with the “little foxes” that threaten the fruit of their relationship, believers must learn to walk in the light, confess sin, receive the washing of God’s Word, and remain on the path He has given us.
We look at the difference between confession and repentance, the biblical call to confess our trespasses to one another, and the importance of praying for and restoring one another in humility and gentleness.
We also consider what this looks like practically in courtship and marriage: addressing red flags rather than ignoring them, having important conversations about money, family, and the future, and remembering that your husband or wife is not the enemy. You are teammates, called to catch the foxes together.
The “little foxes” of Song of Solomon 2
Why small issues can destroy the fruit of love
Walking in the light and confessing our sins
The difference between repentance and confession
The power of God’s Word to transform us
Confessing trespasses and seeking accountability
Prayer, restoration, and the law of love
The redemption and example of Ruth and Boaz
Identifying and addressing red flags in relationships
Resolving issues together instead of fighting each other
Building a relationship centered on Christ and His Word
Key Scriptures:
Song of Solomon 2:10–16
1 John 1:5–10
James 1:12–25
James 5:16–20
Galatians 6:2
Ruth 3
If we take our relationship with the Lord seriously, we must seek His light, dwell in it, and continually wash ourselves in His Word. And if we take our relationships seriously, we must be willing to resolve the things that threaten their fruit.