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how to be holy in your marriage

how to be holy in your marriage. I Peter 1:15-16 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do ; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”. I Peter 3:1-4

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  1. how to be holy in your marriage

  2. I Peter 1:15-16 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

  3. I Peter 3:1-4 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

  4. I Peter 3:5-7 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

  5. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. – v7

  6. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  7. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 1. Be considerate (γνῶσις) = have knowledge, understanding. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  8. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 2. Live with your wives physically but also emotionally. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  9. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 2. Live with your wives physically but also emotionally. Ephesians 5:31 - For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  10. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 3. Treat her with respect (ἀπονέμοντες τιμὴν) = “to assign value”, so honor, esteem, cherish. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  11. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 4. Love your wives. Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  12. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 4. Love your wives. Ephesians 5:28-29 - In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  13. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? 4. Love your wives. Ephesians 5:28-29 - In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  14. A. What should your attitudes be toward your wife? B. What are the results? An unhindered prayer life! Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. - v7 I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  15. B. What are the results? 1. It’s possible to grieve the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  16. B. What are the results? 2. There’s power in prayer when twoagree. Matthew 18:19 - I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  17. B. What are the results? 3. Make things right between you before you worship! Matthew 5:23-24 -Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband .

  18. I. How to Be Holy as a Husband - v7 II. How to Be Holy as a Wife - v1-6

  19. A. What should your attitudes be towards your husband? II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  20. 1. Submissiveness (ὑποτάσσω) = to arrange yourself under, rank under, obey. Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives . . . - v1. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  21. 2. It’s the same word in relationship to the government, earthly masters, & to a husband. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority. . . - 2:13 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect. . . - 2:18 II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  22. Ephesians 5:21-22 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  23. Ephesians 5:21-22 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  24. Who’s in charge? Ephesians 5:23 - For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. I Corinthians 11:3 - Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  25. . . . when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. - v2 2. Purity (ἁγνὴν ἀναστροφὴν ὑμω̂ν) = “Your behavior that is free from ceremonial defile- ment”, clean, sacred, holy. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  26. . . . when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. - v2 3. Reverence - respect. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  27. 4. Beauty. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. - v3-4 II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  28. 4. Beauty. a. Our culture emphasizes physical beauty. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. - v3-4 II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  29. b. God’s Principle for Feminine Beauty: character & attitudes more than physical beauty! Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. - v3-4 II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  30. A. What should your attitudes be towards your husband? B. What are the results? Power with people & God! II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  31. B. What are the results? 1. The most important result is your unbelieving husband com- ing to the Lord! Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives . . . - v1. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  32. B. What are the results? 2. Who do you become like? Luke 22:26-27 - Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  33. B. What are the results? 3. With these attitudes you have power with people! I Corinthians 9:19 - Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  34. B. What are the results? 4. You have greatworth in God’s sight! Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. - v4. II. How to Be Holy as a Wife.

  35. Do you want to stand out from the world & be holy? Treat your spouses with Godly behavior and the world will see the difference!

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