Dealing with Persistent Sin

Brian Chesemore has a short article on “How do I maintain perspective when I am so often sinned against?” in a marriage relationship. He emphasizes the need to focus on the gospel:

... the gospel reminds us that God sent his blameless Son to die for such sins.

Such a gospel reminder, rightly meditated upon, will keep your heart full of mercy towards your spouse. A sinning spouse needs your prayers. Their tendency to sin against you only reveals their primary need for the fear of God and humility before him.

But not only does the other person's tendency to sin reveal their need for the gospel. We also need the gospel. Which is Chesemore's second point: "Your spouse’s sin must never be more grieving to you than your own sin against God."