1. Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness In the Home

2. We are to deny ourselves. Luke 9:23 We are to serve others Matthew 20:25-26 We are to sacrifice ourselves Romans 12:1 Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness Are Basic to Christianity (Philippians 2:3-8)

3. Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness In the Home The Husband serves by… Giving himself as Christ did (Ephesians 5:25) Providing spiritual leadership and direction (1 Peter 2:21-22) Making considerate decisions (Ephesians 5:24, 28-29; Titus 2:5; 1 Peter 3:7) Providing for the needs of his wife –Physical (1 Timothy 5:8; Genesis 3:17-18; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; Song of Solomon 2:3-6) –Spiritual (Acts 10:24; 1 Corinthians 14:35) –Emotional (1 Peter 3:7; Proverbs 31:28-29; Ephesians 5:29)

4. Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness In the Home The Wife serves by… Providing companionship and affection. (Genesis 2:18; Malachi 2:14). Fulfilling physical needs (Proverbs 5:15-20; Song of Solomon 5:10-16; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5). Being spiritually minded (cf. 1 Peter 3:1-2). Keeping the home (Titus 2:5; 1 Timothy 5:14, Prov. 31:10-31)

5. Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness In the Home Jesus washed feet! “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. -- John 13:14-17 Is there a servant in your house? Is it you?