Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

At all times, Prov. 17:17 One love, Mt. 6:24 Forgiving, giving, unconditional, Lk. 6:27-35 Helpful, charitable, Lk. 10:25-37 Sacrificial, Jn. 3:16 Biblical Concept of Love

After God’s, Jn. 13:34 Refrains from sin, harm, Rom. 13:8-10 Not destructive, Rom. 14:15 Edifies, 1 Cor. 8:1 Sacrificial, Gal. 2:20 Biblical Concept of Love

Serves, Gal. 5:13 Patient, Eph. 4:2 Way of life, sacrificial, Eph. 5:2 Sacrificial, Eph. 5:25 Fervent, forgiving, 1 Pt. 4:8 Deed & truth, 1 Jn. 3:18 Biblical Concept of Love

Jn. 3:16; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:2, 25 Love is:

Husband Head Eph. 5:23 Clear Roles Wife Helper Gen. 2:18-22 Not at head. Not at feet. At his side.

To go to heaven, 1 Tim. 5:8 To walk properly & lack nothing, 1 Thes. 4:11-12 To provide for others, Eph. 4:28 A man must provide for his family

To maintain fellowship with the saints, 2 Thes. 3:6-12 To give to the Lord, 1 Cor. 16:1-2 A man must provide for his family

No time for wife. No time for children. No time for neighbors. No time for parents. No time for the Lord. A man must not be covetous, 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:11-12

Adorn: put in order, arrange. Apparel: send or let down; cover not reveal. Propriety: sense of shame, reverence. Moderation: rational, good judgment. A wife will adorn herself in modest apparel, 1 Pt. 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10

Character A wife will prove her value. Virtuous, trustworthy 10, 11 Loud, rebellious 11 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Value A wife will prove her value. Far above rubies 10 Way to hell 27 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Work A wife will prove her value. Seeks wool Loiters 12 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Economy A wife will prove her value. Wise spender 16 Wasteful 16, 17 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Dress A wife will prove her value. Strength, honor 17, 22, 25 Harlot 10 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Speech A wife will prove her value. Kindness 26 Flatter, crafty, enticing 5, 10, 21 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Husband A wife will prove her value. Respects 23 Disrespects 19, 20 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Religion A wife will prove her value. Fears the Lord 30 Hypocritical 14, 18 Worthy, Prov. 31 Worthless, Prov. 7

Priority: Spiritual, 1 Pt. 3:7 Prayers not hindered. Souls not lost. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.

Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7 Takes responsibility, Gen. 3:1-6, 12 Leads with understanding. -Duties to God. -Nature of wife. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.

Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7 Leads with respect. -Honor. -As weaker vessel. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.

Submit, sacrifice, edify, Eph. 5:21-33 Sacrifice Nourish Cherish Husbands will be spiritual leaders. Sports TV Money Bible Study Live Right Patience Kindness I love you Thank you

He will not: Lose his temper, Prov. 29:22 Cheat, Prov. 7:21-23 Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3 Husbands will be spiritual leaders.

Priority, 1 Pt. 3:1-6 Fears God. Trusts God. Concerned with husband’s soul. Chaste. Focus on inward. Wives will be spiritual helpers.

Respects her husband, 1 Pt. 3:1-6 Submits to him. Obeys him. As her “lord” – leader. Wives will be spiritual helpers.

Subject to her husband, Eph. 5:22-24 Occupation. Finances. Home. Raising children. Wives will be spiritual helpers.

She will not: Be a nag, Prov. 21:9; 27:15 Be a flirt, Prov. 7:10 Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3 Wives will be spiritual helpers.

Think of the other, Phil. 2:4 Keep the golden rule, Mt. 7:12 Be compassionate, tenderhearted, etc., 1 Pet. 3:8-12 Husbands & Wives will both: