PURE MARRIAGE:  The Wife's Response - Respectful Support

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Genesis 2:18; Ephesians 5:22-24, 33

Wives, complement your husband; don’t compete with him.

 I.  _______________ your husband, Genesis 2:18.

A.  Helper =                                         (see Psalm 121:1-2)

B.  Suitable =

 II. _______________ to your husband, Ephesians 5:22-24.

See also Colossians 3:18; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Peter 3:1-5

A.  Why is submission so hard? Genesis 3:16b

B.  What does submission mean?

C.  What does submission not mean? See Acts 4:18-19; 5:28-29

III. ______________ your husband, Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:1-5.

A.  How to respect your husband:

1. M______________, 1 Peter 3:3
2. G______________, 1 Peter 3:4-5
3. S__________, Proverbs 21:9; 27:15-16; Ephesians 4:29

Couples’ Connection:

1. Husbands, specifically thank your wife for at least 3 ways she has shown herself to be your helper.
2. Wives, ask your husband how you can better help, support, and/or respect him. Listen carefully and follow through this week on at least one of his suggestions.