4-29-12 Ten Words -7th Word- Faithful to Your Spouse - Exodus 20:14

Ten Words - 7th Word - Faithful Spouse

Exodus 20:14 / Deuteronomy 5:18

Seventh Word - You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14

The Corrosion of Covenant Love.

* The trends of marital relationships.

* The trust that is eroded by inconsistency.

* The troubles caused by “blowing-off” God’s wisdom.

The Examples of Myopic Love.

* Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. Genesis 39:6-15

* David and Bathsheba. 2 Samuel 11:2-5

* Man and woman caught in adultery. John 8:1-11

The Ingredients for a Lasting Love.

* Respect

Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:7

* Responsibility

Philippians 2:4-5

* Recreation

Ecclesiastes 9:9

* Romance

Proverbs 3:21, 23; 5:18-19

* Resolve

Malachi 2:15; Proverbs 4:23

It is as absurd to say that a man can’t love one woman all the time as it is to say that a violinist needs several violins to play the same piece of music. 

4-15-12 Ten Words -6th Word- Don't Murder - Exodus 20:13

Ten Words - 6th Word - Let There Be Life

Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17

Sixth Word - "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13

The Motive for Murder

· There are just too many frustrated people.

· Anger can be as dangerous as murder.

· Clarifications for understanding the problem.

The Manifestations of Motive

· The Maniac - Genesis 4:5,8

· The Mute - Jeremiah 15:17-18

· The Martyr - Luke 15:28

· The Manipulator - Luke 6:11

The Management Principles of Anger

· Learn to like yourself. Matthew 22:39

· Admit your anger. Job 7:11

· Look for reasons behind your anger. Proverbs 19:11

· Deal with your anger immediately. Ephesians 4:26-27; Ecclesiastes 7:9

· Stop and think before you speak. James 1:29; Proverbs 15:1

· Continually ask God to fill you with His spirit. Galatians 5:22-23

4-8-12 Ten Words -5th Word- Honor Your Parents - Exodus 20:12

Ten Words - 5th Word - Honor Your Parents

Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16

Fifth Word - "Honor your father and your mother..." Exodus 20:12

What Does It Take To Make A Good Family?

· Emotionally

· Financially

· Physically

· Socially

Why God Gave This Commandment

Principle: No perfect parents.

Pattern: How you relate to your parents, will affect all other relationships.

Promise: If I "honor" my parents, I will benefit from it.

How To Make Peace With Your Parents

· Accepting them. Proverbs 23:22; Romans 15:7

· Appreciating them. Deuteronomy 26:11; Proverbs 23:22

· Affirming them Proverbs 3:27

· Abandoning them, NOT!!! 1 Timothy 5:4

When To Bring The Relationship All Together

· When you are a child at home - Ephesians 6:1

· When you are a parent with children at home - Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21

· When your parents aren’t around - Psalm 27:10

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4-1-12 Ten Words -4th Word- Blessed Be Rest - Exodus 20:8-11

Ten Words - 4th Word - Blessed Be Rest

Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Fourth Word - "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." Exodus 20:8

Where “burnout” starts.

Why the Sabbath: The antidote to burnout.

Define Sabbath

Define Holy

What To Do On Your Sabbath

Use the day to …

… Rest the Body (Physically)

Psalm 127:2; Ecclesiastes 10:15

… Recharge your Emotions (Emotionally)

Mark 6:31

… Reclarify our Values (Socially)

Hebrews 10:25; Psalm 95:6

… Refocus our Spirit (Spiritually)

Mark 8:36; Psalm 122:1; Colossians 2:16-17

Matthew 11:28-29