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. 17:17One love, Mt. 6:24Forgiving, giving, unconditional, Lk. 6:27-35Helpful, charitable, Lk. 10:25-37Sacrificial, Jn. 3:16

Biblical Concept of Love

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

Biblical Concept of Love

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

Biblical Concept of Love

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

Love is:

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Eph. 5:23

Clear Roles

WifeHelper

Gen. 2:18-22

Not at head.Not at feet.At his side.

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

A man must provide for his family

To maintain fellowship with the saints, 2 Thes. 3:6-12To 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, trustworthy10, 11

Loud, rebellious11

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Value

A wife will prove her value.

Far above rubies10

Way to hell27

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Work

A wife will prove her value.

Seeks wool13-15

Loiters12

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Economy

A wife will prove her value.

Wise spender16

Wasteful16, 17

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Dress

A wife will prove her value.

Strength, honor17, 22, 25

Harlot10

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Speech

A wife will prove her value.

Kindness26

Flatter, crafty, enticing5, 10, 21

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Husband

A wife will prove her value.

Respects23

Disrespects19, 20

Worthy, Prov. 31

Worthless, Prov. 7

Religion

A wife will prove her value.

Fears the Lord30

Hypocritical14, 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.

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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. 2:4Keep the golden rule, Mt. 7:12Be compassionate, tenderhearted, etc., 1 Pet. 3:8-12

Husbands & Wives will both: