2. [By Ron Halbrook]

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4. 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. 4

5. Introduction 2. Selecting a mate: 2 nd most crucial decision in life after 1 st submitting to Christ for salvation 3. Learn God’s role & man’s role— do our part & trust God to do His! 4. Consequences are lifelong— reaching even to eternity! 5

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7. 18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 7

8. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 8

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10. 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. 10

11. 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 11

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13. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 13

14. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 14

15. 15 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

16. 16 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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18. 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: 4 But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. 18

19. 5 And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? 6 And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again. 7 The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence. 19

20. 8 And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. 9 And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter. 20

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22. 12 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. 22 27 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren. 56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

23. I. God’s Role in Our Finding the Right Mate D. Guides Us If We Trust His Providence Each life is unique, but God is the same God! 23

24. 24 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

25. 25 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

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27. 27 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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29. 29 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

30. 30 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

31. 31 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

32. 32 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

33. 33 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

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35. 35 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly [rudely], seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil [keeps no record of wrongs]; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

36. 36 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

37. 37 FORMER LUSTS IN YOUR IGNORANCE Be ye holy; As I am Holy! Fornication Idolatry Adultery Homosexuals Thieves Covetous Drunkards Revilers Extortioners Drugs Social Drinking Tobacco Addiction Dishonest - Gamble Forsake Worship Assemblies And Such Like And Such Like

38. 38 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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41. 41 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

42. 42 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

43. 43 7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

44. 44 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

45. 45 HOME BUILT WITH GODHOME BUILT W/o GOD Prayer, Bible StudyResist Prayer, Bible Study Attend Worship TogetherResist Attending Worship Invite ChristiansResist Inviting Christians Teach Children God’s WordLack of Teaching, Division Sexual PurityPorn, Adultery, Incest Tongue Used as BlessingTongue Used As Curse No Alcohol, Drugs, Dance, Immodesty, Gambling Alcohol, Drugs, Dance, Immodesty, Gambling Stability, HappinessUnstable, Unhappy God Honored, GlorifiedGod Dishonored, Shamed Heirs Together in HeavenSeparated in Heaven & Hell

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47. 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. 47

48. Invitation 2. Selecting a mate: 2 nd most crucial decision in life after 1 st submitting to Christ for salvation 3. Learn God’s role & man’s role— do our part & trust God to do His! 4. Consequences are lifelong— reaching even to eternity! 48

49. 49 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

50. 50 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.