7. And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,’ and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'?” Matthew 19:4-5

10. Christ Communicates with the Church The Church communicates with Christ (God) has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; Hebrews 1:2 "And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. John 16:23 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God Philippians 4:6

11. The Art of Speaking The Art of Listening Calm and Reasonable Speech So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; James 1:19 …a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Proverbs 17:27

12. Honor and Respect are vital to harmony They demonstrate understanding

13. The Honor given by Christ to the Church The Honor the church gives Christ …..Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:25-27 "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power Revelation 4:11

14. Seeking the good of others Deny Ourselves Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another Romans 12:10 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3

15. “….dwell with them with understanding, …..honor….. “ I Peter 3:7

17. Obedience: Be Baptized into Christ Endurance: Abide in the Doctrine of Christ For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27 …..He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. II John 9