The Biblical Blessing of Marriage 23

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The Biblical Blessing of Marriage 2/3

• The roles and attitudes in building a blessed
  marriage

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Introduction

• In our previous sermon we saw how God established
  the marriage covenant.
• Gods attitude surrounding the marriage covenant.
• The honorable relationship that many avoid.
• This covenant is the foundation of a man and
  woman having a blessed relationship.

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Introduction

• Still, there is much more to a relationship than
  simply keeping a covenant.
• There are roles for both the husband and wife
  that make spouses set on serving the Lord
  have a blessed relationship.
• A godly attitude behind the God-given roles
  become the tipping point as to how beautiful and
  blessed the marriage becomes.
• NOTE there may be happy marriages, where
  husbands/wives co-exist peacefully, but
  Christians should not be content with anything
  less than giving their lives to the Lord,
  including in their God-given roles with a
  like-minded attitude.

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The Role and Attitude of Men Entering Marriage

• His roles of love toward his wife (and children)
• One of provider.
• He provides for the physical welfare of his
  family. Gen. 215 317ff
• How much more he provides for their spiritual
  lives. Eph. 529, 64 cp. 1 Cor. 1434-35

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The Role and Attitude of Men Entering Marriage

• His roles of love toward his wife (and children)
• One of protector.
• Just as Jesus is the shepherd of his flock (the
  church), likewise is the head of the family its
  natural protector.
• He is also spiritually circumspect not only of
  his life but that of his family. cp. Acts 2028

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The Role and Attitude of Men Entering Marriage

• His roles of love toward his wife (and children)
• One of sacrifice. Eph. 525 64
• Although in a position of authority, his role is
  one of selflessness.
• His actions and thoughts are always for the
  wellbeing of his wife/children entrusted to him.

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The Role and Attitude of Men Entering Marriage

• His attitude toward his wife true love.
• Cherishing her. Eph. 529
• This companion for life is meant to give her life
  to her husbands headship.
• The result is that a husband is to truly cherish
  her as a person and work she does for his good.

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The Role and Attitude of Men Entering Marriage

• His attitude toward his wife true love.
• Dwelling with his wife with understanding. 1
  Pet. 37
• As men under submission to Christ we should be
  understanding toward our wives who are under our
  authority. cp. 1 Cor. 113
• Through loving headship a husband is to be
  sensitive to his wifes needs and well-being.
• Such is difficult for many men to exemplify, and
  nearly impossible when men are filled with
  selfishness.

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The Role and Attitude Of Women Entering Marriage

• Her roles
• Her desire shall be for her husband. Gen. 316 1
  Tim. 211-15
• It is a difficult thing for a woman who has her
  own mind/will to subject her desire for His.
  cp. Gen. 36
• Yet, her role is to submit to his headship. Eph.
  522-24

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The Role and Attitude Of Women Entering Marriage

• Her roles
• One of bearing children.
• Gods will is for this earth to be populated,
  with people being raised up a godly seed. Gen.
  126
• Again, our general view of children, including
  the role of wives bearing children, are distantly
  removed from how the Bible portrays this role.
  Psa. 1273 cp. Gen. 162 301

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The Role and Attitude Of Women Entering Marriage

• Her attitude toward her husband.
• A submissive spirit, knowing that her husband
  must submit to the will of Christ. Eph. 523
• This attitude, beyond the role, is a great
  encouragement to husbands who are Christians and
  non Christians. cp. 1 Pet. 31-5
• Having a wife who supports her (imperfect) head
  who is especially trying to lead his family is a
  great blessing to her husband, family, including
  herself.
• Such an attitude takes great humility and trust
  in the Lord.

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Conclusion

• While the roles and attitudes are not earth
  shattering, they are often lacking in many
  Christian men and women who are married.
• God bless all His children who live by faith and
  long to transform our lives to these God ordained
  roles and attitudes.