WALKING WORTHY AFTER THE WEDDING (13 OF 17)
by Tim Badal
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33
This content is part of a series.
Walking Worthy After the Wedding (13 of 17)
Series: WHO AM I?
Ephesians 5:22-33
Tim Badal | April 2, 2023
We're in a series titled, "Who Am I?" and are asking this question regarding many aspects of our lives. We spoke about this regarding our sexuality last week, wanting to know how to live our life sexually in a way that pleases God. We saw that we are to put away sexual immorality and impurity as followers of Jesus Christ.
Now we come to verse 22 of chapter five, where we're asking this question regarding the matter of marriage. A wife needs to ask, "Who am I in this marriage?" A husband needs to ask, "Who am I in this marriage?" This is because the marriage relationship is the most important relationship outside your relationship with Jesus Christ. Marriage is central to our society, so as the people of God, we are called to walk lives of love towards those who are closest to us.
It has been said that our spouses are our closest neighbors. That we're to love our neighbors as ourselves is a very given that needs to be applied most directly to the spouse God has given us. So we need to ask, "Who has God made me, and how has God purposed me to live in this marriage relationship?"
In these verses, Paul gives us the longest passage in the Bible on the subject of marriage. Even then, it's not exhaustive. It doesn't address every situation or scenario. Much has been omitted. But he gives us principles that are the building blocks for a healthy and vibrant marriage.
Now, I know there are some here who have come into this series looking forward to this week. There are husbands who have been licking their chops, thinking, "This will be the week when Tim lets my wife have it." Let's just pray for Lance's safety, because there are a whole bunch of women who are going to kill him. There are wives who have been waiting for this message, saying, "Okay, Pastor Tim is going to deal with my laissez faire, spiritually inept and selfish husband. ...
Series: WHO AM I?
Ephesians 5:22-33
Tim Badal | April 2, 2023
We're in a series titled, "Who Am I?" and are asking this question regarding many aspects of our lives. We spoke about this regarding our sexuality last week, wanting to know how to live our life sexually in a way that pleases God. We saw that we are to put away sexual immorality and impurity as followers of Jesus Christ.
Now we come to verse 22 of chapter five, where we're asking this question regarding the matter of marriage. A wife needs to ask, "Who am I in this marriage?" A husband needs to ask, "Who am I in this marriage?" This is because the marriage relationship is the most important relationship outside your relationship with Jesus Christ. Marriage is central to our society, so as the people of God, we are called to walk lives of love towards those who are closest to us.
It has been said that our spouses are our closest neighbors. That we're to love our neighbors as ourselves is a very given that needs to be applied most directly to the spouse God has given us. So we need to ask, "Who has God made me, and how has God purposed me to live in this marriage relationship?"
In these verses, Paul gives us the longest passage in the Bible on the subject of marriage. Even then, it's not exhaustive. It doesn't address every situation or scenario. Much has been omitted. But he gives us principles that are the building blocks for a healthy and vibrant marriage.
Now, I know there are some here who have come into this series looking forward to this week. There are husbands who have been licking their chops, thinking, "This will be the week when Tim lets my wife have it." Let's just pray for Lance's safety, because there are a whole bunch of women who are going to kill him. There are wives who have been waiting for this message, saying, "Okay, Pastor Tim is going to deal with my laissez faire, spiritually inept and selfish husband. ...
There are 33039 characters in the full content. This excerpt only shows a 2000 character sample of the full content.
Price: $5.99 or 1 credit
.jpg)
