Introduction: Phil. 2:1-4 Rom. 12:18 But What Can I Do? Introduction: Phil. 2:1-4 Rom. 12:18

But What Can I Do? My Husband Doesn’t: Raise the Children in the Nurture & Admonition of God Consider My Viewpoint Show His Love for Me Sound Doctrine Titus 2:3-5 Or Blaspheme God

But What Can I Do? Homemaker – Dict. One who manages a home esp. as a wife & mother Manager as 2. A person who conducts business or household affairs with economy and frugality; a good economist. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : Obedient 1Pet. 3:5

But What Can I Do? My Wife doesn’t: Show Her Love For Me Keep the House Clean Manage our Money Develop a budget & Stick to it Obey

But What Can I Do? She Needs to Know It Hard NOT to Love Those Who Show Love He First Loved Us 1 John 4:19 Willing to Give Yourself for Her Eph. 5:25 Love Her as Your Own Body Eph 5:28 She Needs to Know It Don’t be Bitter Col. 3:19 Understand Her 1 Pet. 3:7 Rule Your House & Children 1 Tim 3:12

But What Can I Do? Some Complications: When One Spouse Raised in Church & The Other Not Witnessed Father & Mother’s Example Spouse Not Familiar With Bible Principles We ALL Had to Learn Have Patience & Encourage Give Time To “Perfect”

But What Can I Do? My Parents Don’t Know My Problems: You Must Take Responsibilities Seriously You Have Proclaimed You Know Right From Wrong You Must Behave As A Christian You Must Obey Your Parents Eph. 6:1-3 Set a Good Example Imitate God Eph 5:1-8

Some Conclusions: Obedience & Voluntary Compliance Can’t Force Others To Comply Each One Must Want To Fulfill Their Responsibilities That’s How God Saves We Must Choose To Obey Him

Heaven’s Invitation: Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus is the Christ John 8:24 Repent of Your Sins Acts 2:38 Confess Jesus as Lord Romans 10:9 Be Baptized Mark 16:16 Faithfully Serve Jesus Revelation 2:10