Family Life--Study No. 2 (Ref. Ep.5:25-33, 1-Peter 3:7)
(1) Fear of God Ps. 128
(2) LOVE YOUR WIFE
Love has lost its values
(Things give us enjoyment). Biblical love involves sacrifice, not the enjoyment.
Husband to love. Christ loved the Church. The Husband as Savour. It is not in term as Jesus is Savour Ep. 5:25 Wives commended to respect (EP. 5:24) Husband to love not to wait, she does every thing right. Adam ------- rib Eve-------------Bleed. Husband to love. Christ loved the Church.
(ii) Husband as Sanctifier. (Ep.5:27) (In marriage man marriages also her history) Good and bad parts of his family. Sanctification “to set part for special use” Husband to do this work. Spot, Outside ----- wrinkle, inside
After many years, wife still say I am satisfied. (iii) Husband as satisfier. Ep. 5:28-29 (Not only physical) After many years, wife still say I am satisfied.
(3) Live with your wife (1-Peter 3:7)
Live in harmony (Dwell in harmony) make yourself at home. A commitment to home. Making hard decision about work, hobbies. Involvements. A second job.
(4) Know your wife. (1-Peter 3:7)
Time to Study (What she says and acts) Grow together
Adjust your Schedule Honour your wife (1-Peter 3:7)
Re capturing the feelings. Your are spiritually equal. Making her feel special Birthday, Wedding Anniversary Re capturing the feelings. Your are spiritually equal.
God Bless You. By: The Rt. Rev. Irfan Jamil Bishop of Lahore Dated: 20th Oct. 2013