THE REST OF THE STORY (16 OF 16)
by Larry Wynn
Scripture: II CORINTHIANS 3:7-15, II CORINTHIANS 3:17-18
The Rest of the Story (16 of 16)
Larry Wynn
The love of your life proverbs 24: 3-6 february 14, 1999 subject: dating, marriage
Introduction
A. John maxwell says, ''many marriages fail before they officially begin. Many because they lack wisdom, understanding and counsel.
1. Principles by maxwell on dating and marriage.
2. ''States have tougher laws for getting a driver's license than a marriage license.''
B. Test your understanding of love: true/false
1. ''Love at first sight'' occurs between some people.
2. It is easy to distinguish real love from infatuation.
3. People who sincerely love each other will not fight or argue.
4. God selects one particular person for each of us to marry, and he will guide us together.
5. If a man and woman genuinely love each other, then hardships and troubles will have little or no effect on their relationship.
6. It is better to marry the wrong person than to remain single and lonely.
7. It is not harmful to have sexual intercourse before marriage if the couple has a meaningful relationship.
8. If a couple is genuinely in love, that condition is permanent, lasting a lifetime.
9. Short courtships (six months or less) are best.
10. Teenagers are more capable of genuine love than are older people.
The answers to all the above are false. If you answered false you have a pretty good concept of love.)
C. Before you say ''i do'' there are some steps every couple should take.
I. Considerations.
Illustration: ''good housekeeping'' did an article titled, ''six ways to learn everything you need to know about a man before you marry him.''
1. Watch him drive in heavy traffic.
2. Play tennis (or some other sport) with him.
3. Listen to him talk to his mother when he doesn't know you are listening.
4. See how he treats those who serve him.
5. Notice what he is willing to spend his money to buy.
6. Look at his frie ...
Larry Wynn
The love of your life proverbs 24: 3-6 february 14, 1999 subject: dating, marriage
Introduction
A. John maxwell says, ''many marriages fail before they officially begin. Many because they lack wisdom, understanding and counsel.
1. Principles by maxwell on dating and marriage.
2. ''States have tougher laws for getting a driver's license than a marriage license.''
B. Test your understanding of love: true/false
1. ''Love at first sight'' occurs between some people.
2. It is easy to distinguish real love from infatuation.
3. People who sincerely love each other will not fight or argue.
4. God selects one particular person for each of us to marry, and he will guide us together.
5. If a man and woman genuinely love each other, then hardships and troubles will have little or no effect on their relationship.
6. It is better to marry the wrong person than to remain single and lonely.
7. It is not harmful to have sexual intercourse before marriage if the couple has a meaningful relationship.
8. If a couple is genuinely in love, that condition is permanent, lasting a lifetime.
9. Short courtships (six months or less) are best.
10. Teenagers are more capable of genuine love than are older people.
The answers to all the above are false. If you answered false you have a pretty good concept of love.)
C. Before you say ''i do'' there are some steps every couple should take.
I. Considerations.
Illustration: ''good housekeeping'' did an article titled, ''six ways to learn everything you need to know about a man before you marry him.''
1. Watch him drive in heavy traffic.
2. Play tennis (or some other sport) with him.
3. Listen to him talk to his mother when he doesn't know you are listening.
4. See how he treats those who serve him.
5. Notice what he is willing to spend his money to buy.
6. Look at his frie ...
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