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2. Solutions to Foolishness in Marriage, Part 4
Marriage is the foundation of the family and society
Marriage has always been difficult because of the sin nature of each partner

3. Review
The solutions for foolish actions are found in solving the foolish beliefs and attitudes that underlie them
Selfish people make the lives of others miserable by their demands and nagging
Nagging ends when a person becomes humble and follows the example of Jesus (Phil. 23-8)

4. Review
Those who are prone to be critical and quarrel are foolish and proud
Foolish pride is solved by humility and love
The wickedness of harsh and hateful people is solved by repentance and conversion

5. Review
If you are married to a fool, remain committed to fulfilling your role and living for the glory of God

6. Neglectful or Indifferent
Neglect can be the result of ignorance
This is solved by learning the proper God given role
Neglect can arise from selfishness and its related sins
The lazy person needs to be both warned and motivated (Prov. 6:6-10)

7. Neglectful or Indifferent
The indifference of the uncaring reflects a depraved mind (Rom. 1:28-32) & must have a change of heart
Encourage the ignorant to learn
Seek to motivate the lazy
Pray for the repentance of the indifferent while fulfilling your own role to God’s glory

8. Manipulative
To manipulate is to control or influence cleverly or unscrupulously
In a good marriage, spouses are open and honest in seeking the wisest decisions for the family
In a good marriage, wise counsel begins with the spouse (Proverbs 12:5)

9. Manipulative Deceit
Manipulation is selfish and so hinders finding the best decision in favor of fulfilling its own desires
Manipulation is foolish requiring either deceit or direct lying both of which destroy trust

10. Manipulative Deceit
Purposely withholding information in order to get what you want is deceit - an evil (Prov. 4:24; 12:20; 12:17; 14:8)
Deceit in order to “avoid hurting someone” is not wise or the mark of a true friend - Prov. 27:6

11. Manipulative Deceit
Ephesians 4:15, 25, 29 - Lay aside falsehood, speak truth in love, say what will edify

12. Manipulative Lying
Deceit is a sledgehammer knocking holes in a home, lying is a wrecking ball devastating it
Deceit easily slides into lying - Psalm 109:2, 120:2; Proverbs 26:28; 29:5
Lying is normal to man, but God hates it - (Prov. 6:16-19; 12:22; John 8:44-45; Prov. 19:5,9; 21:8)

13. Manipulative Lying
Lying brings trouble - (Proverbs 14:5; 21:6; 12:19)
Lying harms the family by destroying the trust that is foundational for all proper relationships

14. The Importance of Being Trustworthy
Without trust even simple business transactions become difficult.
The first characteristic of the valuable Proverbs 31 woman is being trustworthy
The key characteristic of the Psalm 15 man is being trustworthy

15. The Importance of Being Trustworthy
Trust is the critical characteristic of the family for without it everything else begins to crumble
Are you trustworthy?
Parents are responsible to teach their children to become trustworthy

16. Conclusions
The issue is living by godly wisdom verses walking the foolish wisdom of the world
Those walking in foolishness need to repent and seek the blessings of walking with God

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