How To Love Your Wife (2)

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN

“How to Love Your Wife (2)”

Introduction-

This material drawn primarily from Emerson Eggerichs’ book “Love and Respect”

I. LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING – 1 Peter 3:7

1- Our Responsibility to Understand- v. 7a

a) The clear command

b) This takes effort and time

2- Our Respect in Understanding- v. 7b

a) Respect her as a weaker partner

b) Respect her as a spiritual equal

c) Some practical ways to respect your wife

1 Sam. 1:8

3- Our Reward for Understanding- v. 7c

II. LOVE AND PEACEMAKING

1- The Presence of Conflict

Rom. 12:18; 14:19; Eph. 4:2; 4:32

2- The Path to Peacemaking

a) Recognize the power of a gentle, loving response

Prov. 15:1

b) Rather than blaming her, take responsibility for your part in the problem

Matt. 7:3-5

3- The Power of Two Words in Peacemaking- “I’m sorry”

a) Typically, men resolve conflict without a lot of discussion, sharing feelings and

apologies

b) A man fears losing respect if he says those two words

Conclusion-