1. 1 Marriage Roles and Responses (2) Ecclesiastes 9:9

2. 2 “The Bible sets forth specific and distinct roles for a husband and wife that must be accurately understood and practically fulfilled.” -Preparing for Marriage, Dennis Rainey, editor, 163 Marriage

3. 3 Ephesians 5:33: - The love she most desires - The respect he desperately needs Ephesians 5:33: - The love she most desires - The respect he desperately needs Marriage

4. 4 HUSBAND WIFE Servant leader (Mk. 10:42-45) Submission (Eph. 5:22, 24) LOVE Ephesians 5:33 RESPECT LOVE Ephesians 5:33 RESPECT

5. 5 WIFE H USBAND HELPER – HOMEMAKER Genesis 2:18 “Husbands have gaps in their lives that their wives are uniquely qualified to fill.”

6. 6 Wife Completes; She does not Compete, Proverbs 31:11-12 Competitor exploits weaknesses and seeks victory (domination)Competitor exploits weaknesses and seeks victory (domination) Competitor stirs aggression, retaliation or withdrawal, Prov. 19:13; 21:9, 19Competitor stirs aggression, retaliation or withdrawal, Prov. 19:13; 21:9, 19 Helper is not inferior (Heb. 13:6)Helper is not inferior (Heb. 13:6) Helper is a comforter (Jno. 14:16-18)Helper is a comforter (Jno. 14:16-18)

7. 7 Wife is a Homemaker, Titus 2:3-5 Lit., a house guard, keeper; guard familyLit., a house guard, keeper; guard family Manage house, 1 Tim. 5:14 (Prov. 31: 12, 15, 27)Manage house, 1 Tim. 5:14 (Prov. 31: 12, 15, 27) Your family is your God-given focusYour family is your God-given focus Warning: Prevent blasphemy of God’s word, Titus 2:5Warning: Prevent blasphemy of God’s word, Titus 2:5

8. 8 WIFE HUSBAND HONOR (Praise) 1 Peter 3:7; Proverbs 31:28-30

9. 9 Husband: Honor and Praise Wife Warned against bitterness, Col. 3:19Warned against bitterness, Col. 3:19 Understanding prevents bitterness and enables honor and praise, 1 Pet. 3:7Understanding prevents bitterness and enables honor and praise, 1 Pet. 3:7 –Discover her needs, desires, goals, etc. –This is a daily process and response –If you don’t know……ASK! Honor: Properly value your wifeHonor: Properly value your wife

10. 10 Husband: Honor and Praise Wife Ways to cherish her, Eph. 5:28-29Ways to cherish her, Eph. 5:28-29 –Show her genuine care –Express true appreciation for her –Be unselfish toward her –Do not be lazy or passive in helping her –Have good listening habits Again, if you don’t know……ASK!Again, if you don’t know……ASK!

11. 11 Husbands and Wives Husband is called by God to lead and provide for the family (1 Tim. 5:8)Husband is called by God to lead and provide for the family (1 Tim. 5:8) God gives the wife the special role of making a home for the family (1 Tim. 5:14)God gives the wife the special role of making a home for the family (1 Tim. 5:14) Husband’s challenge is to respond with honor and praise for his wifeHusband’s challenge is to respond with honor and praise for his wife Husbands and wives are joint-heirs of life’s favor and blessings, 1 Peter 3:7Husbands and wives are joint-heirs of life’s favor and blessings, 1 Peter 3:7

12. HUSBAND WIFE Servant leader (Mk. 10:42-45) Submission (Eph. 5:22, 24) LOVE Ephesians 5:33 RESPECT LOVE Ephesians 5:33 RESPECT 12