Kill The Snakes
Introduction
1 The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?”
2 “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. 3 “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’”
4 “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5 “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.”
6 The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. 7 At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. —Genesis 3:1-7 (NLT)
Two Top Snakes That Destroy Marriages:
1. Lack Of
2 A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do. —Numbers 30:2 (NLT)
How To Overcome? Turn
24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. —Genesis 2:24 (ESV)
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Issues
26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry. —Ephesians 4:26 (NLT)
Four Communication Styles That Ruin Relationships:
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How To Overcome? Engage A
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How To Overcome? Build A Culture Of
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How To Overcome? Accept
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How To Overcome? Physiological
17 Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.
18 Wives, understand and support your husbands by submitting to them in ways that honor the Master.
19 Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don’t take advantage of them. —Colossians 3:17-19 (TMB)
Conclusion
13 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. —James 3:13 (NLT)
My Next Steps:
- List the snakes in my marriage and share it with my spouse.
- What is required of me to recommit myself to my marriage
- Am I guilty of any of the Four Horseman in my communications?
- Register here for Marriage Conference on Saturday, May 28.
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