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Page 1: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Part 4

Marriage is for the MatureMarriage is for the MaturePart 4

Marriage is for the MatureMarriage is for the Mature

Page 2: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

Gen. 2:24

Not a little boy

Not a little girl

Marriage is not for ChildrenMarriage is not for Children

Page 3: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Marriage is for the MatureMarriage is for the Mature

1. Chronological

2. Physical

3. Intellectual

4. Emotional

5. Spiritual

50

40

60

15

10

Page 4: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

SelfishnessSelfishness

IngratitudeIngratitude

Demand own wayDemand own way

No responsibilityNo responsibility

Fail to finishFail to finish

Page 5: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Can’t meet conflicts with good emotional reaction

Feel it is more blessed to receive than give

Poor standards of judgment

Poor way of trying to get or show love

Page 6: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Minimum of intelligenceBoth partners must be mentally able and matureHusband - 1 Tim. 5:8Wife - care for house / children

Page 7: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Minimum of intelligenceIndependence

Leave and cleave

Support own family

Ready to be head

Page 8: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Christian attitude toward sex

1 Cor. 7

Love is fundamental desire

Sex is the “added language”

Source of strength / sword

Page 9: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Try to make each other happy

Baby concerned about self

Cry in middle of night

Mature try to make each other happy

Page 10: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Filled with Christian love

Love is Great – 1 Cor.13Suffers longKindDoes not envyNot puffed upBehaves itselfNot selfish

Not ProvokedForget misdeedsRejoice in truthBears all thingsBelieves / HopesEndures

NeverFails

Page 11: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Minimum of intelligenceIndependenceChristian attitude toward sexTry to make each other happyFilled with Christian loveA High Goal for human life

Page 12: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

A High Goal for human life

Purpose of marriage

Help one another to be happy in this life

Help one another walk closer to God

Page 13: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Minimum of intelligenceIndependenceChristian attitude toward sexTry to make each other happyFilled with Christian loveA High Goal for human life

Page 14: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen
Page 15: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

A husband and wife should help each other walk the path which leads to eternal life.

Page 16: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Part 4

Marriage is for the MatureMarriage is for the MaturePart 4

Marriage is for the MatureMarriage is for the Mature

Page 17: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Part 5

Your Marriage can beYour Marriage can beSuccessfulSuccessful

Part 5

Your Marriage can beYour Marriage can beSuccessfulSuccessful

Page 18: Part 4 Marriage is for the Mature. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gen

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

[email protected]@bellsouth.net

www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org

Sunday Evening Feb. 15, 2009