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What is God’s greatest gift to man,except the Savior?
•First gift, Gen. 2:18•Needed gift, Gen. 2:18•Life-long gift, Gen. 2:24
We must be faithful stewards of God’s gift•Thankful•Respectful•Mindful
Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8
•God’s will to love your wife-Universal design, Gen. 2:18-If not, rebel against God
Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8
•Will not always agree-Blend lives, Eph. 5:30, 31-If always agree – one liar
Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8
•A reward will come, Phil. 2:9-11-Reap what you sow-Satisfying life
Material sacrifices for your wife,1 Tim. 5:8
•Provide basics-Food-Clothing-Shelter
Material sacrifices for your wife,1 Tim. 5:8
•Give up-Mustang for mini-van-ESPN package for pedicures-Motorcycle for furniture
Sacrifice time•Hunting trip•Home projects•Work
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Sober-Alcohol free-Rational thinking
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Reverent-Not a mocker of God & truth-Not dismissive of morality
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Temperate-Controls temper-Controls tongue
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Sound in faith-Grounded in truth-Not wishy-washy
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Sound in love-Undying devotion to wife-Not showing or expressing doubts
Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2
•Sound in patience-Her faults-Children’s faults-His faults
Wife blessed by husband’s worship,Heb. 10:24, 25
•Sets example•Reassures wife of dedication
Wife uplifted by husband’s home work,Eph. 6:4; Deut. 6:6-9; Josh. 24:15
•Leader in Bible study•Discusses principles of truth•Leads family in prayer
Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7
•Growth process
Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7
•Her nature-Strengths-Weaknesses-Fears-Hopes
Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7
•Circumstances – affect her-Bad day-Bad week-Bad month-Bad year
Man must honor his wife,1 Pt. 3:7
•Due respect•Not trampled over, Gen. 2:18-23•Intelligent, insightful
Man and wife are heirs of the grace of life,1 Pt. 3:7
•Equal before God, Gal. 3:28•Both receive God’s grace•Both look to home in heaven•Violate: prayers hindered
What is God’s greatest gift to man,except the Savior?
•First gift, Gen. 2:18•Needed gift, Gen. 2:18•Life-long gift, Gen. 2:24
We must be faithful stewards of God’s gift•Thankful•Respectful•Mindful