1. BUILDING THE HOME
A Series of Lessons

2. BUILDING THE HOME Consult the Architect Bricks for Wives
Bricks for Husbands
Termites in your Troth
Imitation Bricks – Husbands
Imitation Bricks - Wives

3. Introduction Ads on TV – Faux Pearls, Faux Fur
Faux – French word for – false, fake, imitation
Worker was asked to build a nice hose for boss
He used cheap materials
Cut corners, pocketed the extra money
When completed – boss gave him the keys
Retirement gift – he gave him the house
In building a home – don't use cheap, look alike, “faux” bricks

4. 1 Peter 3:1-5
1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,

5. 1 – Secret Manipulation God - “Let me handle your husband.”
He can ignore your tears, nagging, begging
He can't ignore your “quiet, calm spirit.”
Watch out for bricks of:
Moody Pouting Lying Sneaking
Tears Nagging Pressure
Rebekah helped Jacob deceive her husband
Agree on discipline – stick to it.

6. 1 – Secret Manipulation You can not manipulate any permanent change.
Many women think -
“I'll altar him, then I'll alter him.”
Warning: WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get)

7. 2 – External for Internal Beauty
Physical is important
But – it must not be the primary focus
Clothes, perfume, hair, wrinkle cream
Will you love me when I am old and wrinkled?
Real Qualities:
Meek – not weakness, but gentle strength
Quiet spirit – calm, tranquil, not boisterous

8. 3 – Learning for Doing
Attend Ladies class, Ladies day, seminars, lectureships
Don't neglect the husband and children at home
Ask yourself:
Do I need more facts? Information? How to be a wife?
Is this going to help my service to the church?
Am I doing what I already know?

9. 4 – Others vs. Family Many women visit hospital, nursing homes
Take food to sick and grieving
Mother baking a cake – either company is coming or somebody died
Noah saved his house – Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

10. Conclusion Both husbands and wives help build the home
Don't bring imitation bricks
They will crumble
Build a home that will last