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A Happy Home 16. Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: 17. Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. Ruth 1:16-17

When managed correctly – it is truly a GREAT institution! A Happy Home When managed correctly – it is truly a GREAT institution!

Marriage Genesis 1 & 2 Male & Female Help-meet - Helper - Aid Became “one flesh” Highest happiness on earth Marriage

Definition Marriage God’s Ideal Contract Covenant Commitment Union Acceptable to God God’s Ideal

God 50 / 50 Husband Wife

Marriage Contract Sociological Industrial Biological Domestic Moral Companionship Assistance Procreation A Home Purity

3 C’s Marriage Courtesy Counsel Consideration

Ten Rules for a Happy Marriage “I do” if you don’t Spouse to change Listen “I Love You” Differences Pray together Doing for partner Time with spouse Compliment Honest

Marriage 10 Beatitudes Honest Loving Patient Courteous Fun Forgiving Faithful Realistic Unselfish Christians

Love for God and One another No instant Homes Takes time Patience A Happy Home Love for God and One another When managed correctly – it is truly a GREAT institution!

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org March 11, 2018 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562