[By Ron Halbrook]

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1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. 4

Introduction 2. Selecting a mate: 2 nd most crucial decision in life after 1 st submitting to Christ for salvation 3. Learn God’s role & man’s role— do our part & trust God to do His! 4. Consequences are lifelong— reaching even to eternity! 5

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16 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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8 And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. 9 And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter. 20

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I. God’s Role in Our Finding the Right Mate D. Guides Us If We Trust His Providence Each life is unique, but God is the same God! 23

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35 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly [rudely, NKJV], seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil [keeps no record of wrongs, NIV] ; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

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37 FORMER LUSTS IN YOUR IGNORANCE Be ye holy; as I am Holy! Fornication Idolatry Adultery Homosexuals Thieves Covetous Drunkards Revilers Extortioners Drugs Social Drinking Tobacco Addiction Dishonest - Gamble Forsake Worship Assemblies And Such Like And Such Like

38 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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41 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

42 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

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44 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

45 HOME BUILT WITH GODHOME BUILT W/o GOD Prayer, Bible StudyResist Prayer, Bible Study Attend Worship TogetherResist Attending Worship Invite ChristiansResist Inviting Christians Teach Children God’s WordLack of Teaching, Division Sexual PurityPorn, Adultery, Incest Tongue Used as BlessingTongue Used As Curse No Alcohol, Drugs, Dance, Immodesty, Gambling Alcohol, Drugs, Dance, Immodesty, Gambling Stability, HappinessUnstable, Unhappy God Honored, GlorifiedGod Dishonored, Shamed Heirs Together in HeavenSeparated in Heaven & Hell

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1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. 47

Invitation 2. Selecting a mate: 2 nd most crucial decision in life after 1 st submitting to Christ for salvation 3. Learn God’s role & man’s role— do our part & trust God to do His! 4. Consequences are lifelong— reaching even to eternity! 48

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