Book 2 Marriage And Children Flashcards
Genesis 2:18
Marriage
Genesis 2:18 - “The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.””
Genesis 2:18 NIV
Ephesians 5:25
Marriage
Ephesians 5:25 - “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her”
Ephesians 5:25
1 Peter 4:19
Perseverance
1 Peter 4:19 - “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
1 Peter 4:19
Ephesians 6:4
Fatherhood
Ephesians 6:4 - “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:4 NIV
Proverbs 18:21
Watch your tongue
Proverbs 18:21 - “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 18:13
Listening
Proverbs 18:13 - “He who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame.”
Proverbs 18:13
1 Peter 3;8-9
Relationships
1 Peter 3:8-9 - “Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. But with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
1 Peter 3:8-9
Marriage Commitment
My marriage Commitment
It is my privilege to show my love for Jesus by caring for my wife- to love her, show her honor, try to understand her, and to give up my life and rights for her.
My marriage Commitment
Three Biblical Principles on Raising Children
It is the father’s God given responsibility to train his children(Ephesians 6:4)
Children get their self image from what they believe Dad thinks about them. (Proverbs 17:6)
The words spoken to a child will determine his or her destiny. (Proverbs 18:21)
1 Peter 3:7 (NASB)
1 Peter 3:7 You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7
Dad messages to his son
1) I love you and I am proud of you
2) I believe you have what it takes to make it as a man
3) You have a good mind, the ability to think and be a success
4) God’s hand is on your life, and He is going to use you in a significant way.
Dad messages to his daughter
Sweetheart - you are beautiful on the inside and out Some man will be so fortunate to marry you someday.
It is a joy to be around you and to spend time with you
I love you, and I want you to feel safe and protected
God’s hand is on your life and He is going to use you in a special way.
