Evergreen Christian Community

Ephesians 5:21-33 pg. 1009 Lie we believe before marriage: “I have to be married to be HAPPY and FULFILLED.” 1 Corinthians 7:7 (MSG) pg. 983 Lie we believe after marriage: “My husband or wife MUST MAKE ME happy and fulfilled.” - He needs RESPECT; she needs LOVE. 5 Ways to Love Your Wife: 1. Be CLOSE 2. Be OPEN 3. Be UNDERSTANDING 4. Be COMMITTED 5. Be CAPTIVATED 5 Ways to Respect Your Husband: Appreciate his desire to... 1. WORK and ACHIEVE. 2. SERVE and LEAD 3. ANALYZE and COUNSEL 4. Experience shoulder-to-shoulder FRIENDSHIP 5. Experience SEXUAL INTIMACY