What is God’s greatest gift to man,except the Savior?

•First gift, Gen. 2:18•Needed gift, Gen. 2:18•Life-long gift, Gen. 2:24

We must be faithful stewards of God’s gift•Thankful•Respectful•Mindful

Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8

•God’s will to love your wife-Universal design, Gen. 2:18-If not, rebel against God

Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8

•Will not always agree-Blend lives, Eph. 5:30, 31-If always agree – one liar

Sacrifice desires for wife’s sake,Lk. 22:42; Phil. 2:1-8

•A reward will come, Phil. 2:9-11-Reap what you sow-Satisfying life

Material sacrifices for your wife,1 Tim. 5:8

•Provide basics-Food-Clothing-Shelter

Material sacrifices for your wife,1 Tim. 5:8

•Give up-Mustang for mini-van-ESPN package for pedicures-Motorcycle for furniture

Sacrifice time•Hunting trip•Home projects•Work

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Sober-Alcohol free-Rational thinking

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Reverent-Not a mocker of God & truth-Not dismissive of morality

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Temperate-Controls temper-Controls tongue

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Sound in faith-Grounded in truth-Not wishy-washy

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Sound in love-Undying devotion to wife-Not showing or expressing doubts

Wife edified by husband’s godliness,Titus 2:2

•Sound in patience-Her faults-Children’s faults-His faults

Wife blessed by husband’s worship,Heb. 10:24, 25

•Sets example•Reassures wife of dedication

Wife uplifted by husband’s home work,Eph. 6:4; Deut. 6:6-9; Josh. 24:15

•Leader in Bible study•Discusses principles of truth•Leads family in prayer

Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7

•Growth process

Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7

•Her nature-Strengths-Weaknesses-Fears-Hopes

Man obligated to understand his wife,1 Pt. 3:7

•Circumstances – affect her-Bad day-Bad week-Bad month-Bad year

Man must honor his wife,1 Pt. 3:7

•Due respect•Not trampled over, Gen. 2:18-23•Intelligent, insightful

Man and wife are heirs of the grace of life,1 Pt. 3:7

•Equal before God, Gal. 3:28•Both receive God’s grace•Both look to home in heaven•Violate: prayers hindered

What is God’s greatest gift to man,except the Savior?

•First gift, Gen. 2:18•Needed gift, Gen. 2:18•Life-long gift, Gen. 2:24

We must be faithful stewards of God’s gift•Thankful•Respectful•Mindful