Husband – Wife Relationship Genesis 2:18-25

A Divine Relationship Genesis 2:18-25

Why Marry? Companionship – Genesis 2:18 Bear children – Genesis 1:28 1 Corinthians 7:14 Avoid fornication – 1 Cor. 7:2

Responsibilities of Husband Provider – 1 Timothy 5:8 Rule house well – 1 Timothy 3:4,5 Ephesians 6:4 Head of wife – Ephesians 5:23,24

Restrictions on Husband Understanding – 1 Peter 3:7 “according to knowledge” Unselfish – Ephesians 5:28,29,33 Woman subject to God first

Responsibilities of Wife Helper – Genesis 2:18 Subjection – Ephesians 5:22,33b 1 Peter 3:1-5 Keeper at home – Titus 2:4,5

Responsibilities of Both Leave parents & cleave to each other – Genesis 2:24 Love – Ephesians 5:25; Titus 2:4 Seek God first – Matthew 6:33 Defraud not – 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Problems in The Home Happy homes don’t exist by luck or without much effort Problems DO Exist! Prevent all we can & deal wisely with others

Causes of Problems Religious differences Selfishness 1 Corinthians 7:12-16; 1 Peter 3:1,2 Selfishness All can be guilty

Causes of Problems Jealousy Immaturity Don’t marry someone you don’t trust Be trusting & trustworthy Immaturity Self centered; no sense of responsibility; economic instability

Causes of Problems Financial Thoughtless & public criticism Want everything NOW! Thoughtless & public criticism Away too often & too long In-laws Genesis 2:24

How to Avoid & Solve Problems Remember: God – “not my will but thine” Days of courtship “Two lovers walking down the street: She trips, he murmurs, ‘Careful sweet’, Now wed, they tred the self-same street: She trips, he growls, ‘Pick up your feet.’ ” Proper Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the word of God (Luke 11:28) Believe Jesus is Christ (John 8:24) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized to be saved (Mark 16:16) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)