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Why "All You Need Is Jesus" Isn’t True in Marriage · Doing Marriage Well

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  Doing Marriage Well for April 20, 2026 Why All You Need Is Jesus isn't true
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  in marriage It's been a while since we talked about needs.
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  Let's start by defining that word. I'm not talking about what you need to be alive.
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  That list is rather short, and none of us would be happy having only what's
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  on the list. We all desire more than to just exist. We want to live.
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  If I want to drive to town, I need gas. I live 30 miles from town,
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  so walking is not really an option.
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  If I want to turn a tree into firewood, I need some tools Just as physical tasks
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  require specific tools, relationships have needs If I want a good marriage,
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  I must meet various needs Just as my wife must do for me.
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  Relationships have needs And when those needs are not met, the relationship
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  suffers If enough needs are left unmet, the relationship ends Let's also deal
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  with the all-you-need-is-Jesus idea It's a catchy slogan, but the Bible says something different,
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  When Adam was sinless and walked with God, we are told that it was not good that he was alone.
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  Adam needed a human partner. God made us social creatures.
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  We have needs that can only be met by other people. And with the exception of
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  a few people God made different, we feel a need for one special person to share our life with.
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  Entering into marriage means promising to be that special person for your spouse.
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  It means we work at doing that and sometimes sacrifice to do it.
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  We look for our spouse's legitimate needs and we meet them.
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  Before we move on, ask yourself What do I need from my spouse that I am not
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  getting Or not getting any amount I need Also ask yourself what your spouse
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  might feel that way This is Paul And meeting your spouse's needs is part of doing marriage well.