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BUILDING THE HOME A Series of Lessons
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BUILDING THE HOME Consult the Architect Bricks for Wives Note: Tonight I will talk about Husbands
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1 Peter 3:1-3 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward-- arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel--
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1 Peter 3:4-6 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.
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Introduction Girl hears story of Snow White Mother says, “They lived happily every after.” Girl says, “No. They got married.” 1 Peter 3 is addressed those who married the “wrong kind of husband.” In building a home – wives must bring some of the bricks.
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1] BEHAVIOR – VS. 2 “when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.” Conversation (KJV) = conduct, life style, manner of living Behold (KJV) = observe, look closely Watch with intent Pay attention to every detail Like a man does watching the replay of a football game on TV
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2] APPEARANCE – VS. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward-- arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- It is not wrong to look nice, neat appearance But – Peter says: Keep it in balance Spend time and money on appearance Spend some time on the inside, also
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2] APPEARANCE – VS. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward-- arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- Some people look like an unmade bed Some smell like they were dipped in Lysol “Any barn looks better with a coat of paint.”
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3] ATTITUDE – VS. 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. Hidden person of the heart Not corrupt Meek - gentle Quiet – tranquil, not boisterous
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3] ATTITUDE – VS. 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. Very precious Proverbs 31:25a Strength and honor are her clothing These are the values men are looking for
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4] RESPONSE – VS. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, Obeyed – Submissive Pay attention to, listen, heed, be attentive Disobey = don't pay attention This does not make the man – drill sergeant This does not make the woman - slave
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4] RESPONSE – VS. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, Note on Abraham's tent - “Abe, Mutton pie in oven. Gone to Torah study with ladies at Bethel. Took small chariot. Be home late. Don't worry. Be sure to give Ishmael some herbs for cough at sundown. And bathe Isaac. Sarah PS Don't forget to close the flaps. Sandstorm is coming.”
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4 BRICKS FOR WIVES (1)BEHAVIOR (2)APPEARANCE (3)ATTITUDE (4)RESPONSE For a strong home, these bricks must be part of the structure. Men – You need to bring some bricks, too.
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