The Mystery of Marriage

Bible text: Ephesians 5:21-33

Love and Respect

1. A wife should submit to her husband (v22-24).
   Christ-focus: the body always follows the head.
   • Submission is rendered – not exacted.
   • Submission is not conditional.
   • Submission is difficult because of fear (1 Peter 3:6)
2. A husband should love his wife (v25-30).
   Christ-focus: the head always acts in the best interest of the body.
   • Love is a choice.
   • Love is without condition.
   • Love is beneficial.
   • Love (and marriage) is hard work (Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7) – nourish and cherish.

Dr. Ed Wheat’s BEST formula for a superb marriage:
Blessings
Edifying (build up)
Sharing (togetherness)
Touching (non-sexual)

What this passage is really driving at is the relationship between Christ and his church.

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