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Marriage That Works

Marriage That Works

A Marriage That Works. . . Works from God’s Design Works on Self-Improvement Works through Conflicts Works towards Finishing Together

Works from God’s Design • God Created Two Interdependent Roles. • 1 Corinthians 11: 11 -12 • Both The Head & The Helper Need One Another. • Genesis 2: 18 • They Are Joined Together In A Lifelong Covenant • 24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. (Gen. 2: 24 -25)

Works from God’s Design God Created A “Head” • The Head Is Entrusted with Authority To Lead. • And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, (Eph 1: 22) • For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. (Eph. 5: 23) • The Head Plans & Acts With Grace & Determination • Luke 14: 21 • The Head Is Alert & Responsive To Threats • Matthew 24: 43

Works from God’s Design Clarifying His Role • His Model Is The Loving Leadership of Christ. • Colossians 3: 19, John 15: 12 -17 • His Mission Is The Sanctification of His Family. • Ephesians 5: 25 -27 • Every Decision Supports Directing His Family Towards Heaven. • His Methods Are Full of Care & Honor. • Ephesians 5: 28 -31 • Expressing Honor & Love In His Actions & Words. • Giving Attention & Resources for Healthy Growth. • Committing Everyday to Devotion, Loyalty, & Faithfulness

Works from God’s Design God Created A “Helper” • Not Good For The Man To Be Alone • He Needs Her Comfort & Companionship • He Needs Her Capabilities • He Needs Her Complementary Differences • A Helper: “help, one who helps” • to make it easier for someone to do something by offering one's services or resources. To improve or assist. • A Helper Suitable for him: adapted – ie one who meets his needs. • “Like” Him: The Same Nature & In God’s Image • “Near” Him: To Be Together, At Hand • “Before” Him: Presented As The Ideal Match

Works from God’s Design Clarifying Her Role • She Is Not Inferior. • “fellow heir” (1 Peter 3: 7) • Nor, to be blamed (Genesis 3: 12) • She Is Made In God’s Image. • She Is A Person With Free Will & Moral Obligations (Genesis 1: 27) • Personal Talents & Strengths • She Is In Consent To His Leadership. • Genesis 3: 16, Ephesians 5: 24 • Worthy of Praise (Genesis 2: 23, Prov. 31: 28 -30)

Works from God’s Design Given A Sacred Mission • To Encourage & Aid His Godly Aspirations • Genesis 1: 28 • To Share In His Success & Failure • Genesis 2: 24, 3: 22 -24 • To Be Together As One • Genesis 2: 25, 4: 1 -2 • To Leverage Your Example & Words Well. • Genesis 3: 6, 1 Peter 3: 1 -6 • To Pursue Work That Enhances The Home • “there is a difference between working to escape the home and working to help the home. ” • “the wise woman…” Proverbs 14: 1

Works on Self-Improvement • Getting Started: I Commit To Personal Growth. • 2 Peter 3: 18 • Getting Started: I Commit To Character Transformation. • • • Will I Keep My Mind Set Above? (2) Will I Die To Sin? (5) Will I Put Away Anger & Dishonesty? (7) Will I Put On A Heart of Compassion & Forgiveness? (12 -13) Will I Be Filled with Love, Peace, Wisdom, & The Word of God? (14 -17) • Improving My Insight: I Work To Understand The Approach, Motivations, Habits and Preferences of My Spouse. • 1 Peter 3: 7 -9

Works on Self-Improvement I Will Learn New Skills & Work To Improve The Role of the Head The Role of the Helper • To Be A Sacrificial Head • To Rejoice In Her Beauty • To Promote Her Holiness • To Consider Her Needs • To Create A Nourishing Env. • To Cherish Her Great Value • To Be A Supportive Helper • To Cooperate In Godly Goals • To Follow His Lead • To Build A New Family • To Show Respect • To Trust His Love

A Marriage That Works. . . Works from God’s Design Works on Self-Improvement Works through Conflicts Works towards Finishing Together

Marriage That Works