
“Haven’t you read that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female…’” —Matthew 19:4
…the little foxes that ruin the vineyards… —Song of Songs 2:15
Would You Prefer to Endure…
• Being alone & unloved in the world?
• Feeling inadequate & disrespected by everyone?
Each one of you must love (agape) his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. —Ephesians 5:33
Greek Words for Love
Agape Unconditional
Phileo Friendship
Eros Physical
(The older women) can urge the younger women to love (phileo) their husbands and children… —Titus 2:4
Reasons for Getting Married
1. Because we need help
2. To raise children according to God’s plan
3. To display the permanence of God’s commitment
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:35
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Hebrews 13:5
Wives…do what is right and do not give way to fear. —1 Peter 3:6
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. If you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will not be heard. Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. —1 Peter 3:7,8
Recommended Books
Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Recommended Videos
gracestl.org/resources/
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Love & Respect Class
Sundays @ 9 am, Rm. C212
May 16–July 25
$10 Study Guide (optional)
Sign-up: Community Info Center
Discussion Questions
1. Sit-coms like The Honeymooners have mocked men since 1955, portraying men as stupid and women as wise. Why do you think men are so disrespected?
2. What would you say to someone who claims that women don’t need respect and men don’t need love?
3. Read Ephesians 5:25. What did the Church do to earn Jesus’ agape love? What must a wife do to earn her husband’s?
4. Read Philippians 2:3. Some say respect must be earned. What does God say?