1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Better Marriages Based On Love Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.

Biblical Concept of Love Better Marriages Based On Love Biblical Concept of Love At all times, Prov. 17:17 One love, Mt. 6:24 Forgiving, giving, unconditional, Lk. 6:27-35 Helpful, charitable, Lk. 10:25-37 Sacrificial, Jn. 3:16

Biblical Concept of Love Better Marriages Based On Love Biblical Concept of Love After God’s, Jn. 13:34 Refrains from sin, harm, Rom. 13:8-10 Not destructive, Rom. 14:15 Edifies, 1 Cor. 8:1 Sacrificial, Gal. 2:20

Biblical Concept of Love Better Marriages Based On Love Biblical Concept of Love Serves, Gal. 5:13 Patient, Eph. 4:2 Way of life, sacrificial, Eph. 5:2 Sacrificial, Eph. 5:25 Fervent, forgiving, 1 Pt. 4:8 Deed & truth, 1 Jn. 3:18

Love is: Better Marriages Based On Love Sacrificial Jn. 3:16; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:2, 25

Clear Roles Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husband Head Eph. 5:23 Wife Helper Gen. 2:18-22 Not at head. Not at feet. At his side.

A man must provide for his family Better Marriages Based On The Bible A man must provide for his family To go to heaven, 1 Tim. 5:8 To walk properly & lack nothing, 1 Thes. 4:11-12 To provide for others, Eph. 4:28

A man must provide for his family Better Marriages Based On The Bible A man must provide for his family To maintain fellowship with the saints, 2 Thes. 3:6-12 To give to the Lord, 1 Cor. 16:1-2

A man must not be covetous, 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:11-12 Better Marriages Based On The Bible A man must not be covetous, 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:11-12 No time for wife. No time for children. No time for neighbors. No time for parents. No time for the Lord.

A wife will adorn herself in modest apparel, Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will adorn herself in modest apparel, 1 Pt. 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10 Adorn: put in order, arrange. Apparel: send or let down; cover not reveal. Propriety: sense of shame, reverence. Moderation: rational, good judgment.

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Character Worthy, Prov. 31 Virtuous, trustworthy 10, 11 Worthless, Prov. 7 Loud, rebellious 11

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Value Worthy, Prov. 31 Far above rubies 10 Worthless, Prov. 7 Way to hell 27

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Work Worthy, Prov. 31 Seeks wool 13-15 Worthless, Prov. 7 Loiters 12

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Economy Worthy, Prov. 31 Wise spender 16 Worthless, Prov. 7 Wasteful 16, 17

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Dress Worthy, Prov. 31 Strength, honor 17, 22, 25 Worthless, Prov. 7 Harlot 10

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Speech Worthy, Prov. 31 Kindness 26 Worthless, Prov. 7 Flatter, crafty, enticing 5, 10, 21

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Husband Worthy, Prov. 31 Respects 23 Worthless, Prov. 7 Disrespects 19, 20

A wife will prove her value. Better Marriages Based On The Bible A wife will prove her value. Religion Worthy, Prov. 31 Fears the Lord 30 Worthless, Prov. 7 Hypocritical 14, 18

Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Priority: Spiritual, 1 Pt. 3:7 Prayers not hindered. Souls not lost.

Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7 Takes responsibility, Gen. 3:1-6, 12 Leads with understanding. Duties to God. Nature of wife.

Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7 Leads with respect. Honor. As weaker vessel.

Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Submit, sacrifice, edify, Eph. 5:21-33 Sacrifice Nourish Cherish Kindness I love you Thank you Bible Study Live Right Patience Sports TV Money

Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands will be spiritual leaders. He will not: Lose his temper, Prov. 29:22 Cheat, Prov. 7:21-23 Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3

Wives will be spiritual helpers. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Wives will be spiritual helpers. Priority, 1 Pt. 3:1-6 Fears God. Trusts God. Concerned with husband’s soul. Chaste. Focus on inward.

Wives will be spiritual helpers. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Wives will be spiritual helpers. Respects her husband, 1 Pt. 3:1-6 Submits to him. Obeys him. As her “lord” – leader.

Wives will be spiritual helpers. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Wives will be spiritual helpers. Subject to her husband, Eph. 5:22-24 Occupation. Finances. Home. Raising children.

Wives will be spiritual helpers. Better Marriages Based On The Bible Wives will be spiritual helpers. She will not: Be a nag, Prov. 21:9; 27:15 Be a flirt, Prov. 7:10 Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3

Husbands & Wives will both: Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husbands & Wives will both: Think of the other, Phil. 2:4 Keep the golden rule, Mt. 7:12 Be compassionate, tenderhearted, etc., 1 Pet. 3:8-12