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. 

4-8-12 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

“Is There Hope For the Christian Family?”

“Is There Hope For the Christian Family?” by Jeff Jenkins