Introduction

Ecclesiastes 11:9

II Timothy 4:3-4

James 1:21-25

Implant God’s word on your heart

Marriage is permanent!

Matthew 19:1-9

Malachi 2:16 – “I hate divorce.”

I Corinthians 6:9-10 – Adulterers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

It all starts in your heart!

Matthew 5:27-29

Matthew 15:19

Ephesians 5:25-33

Dave Carder – Anatomy of an Affair

Develop companionship with your spouse.

Genesis 1:27, 31 – Eve made the difference between “not good” and “very good” for Adam.

Genesis 2:18-24 – The purpose of marriage is companionship.

Malachi 2:14

Ephesians 5:25-33 – “Husbands, love your wives.” Be careful that outside friendships don’t interfere with the companionship in marriage.

I Corinthians 7:3-5

Song of Solomon

Proverbs 5:18 – “rejoice in the wife of your youth”

Don’t be naïve – avoid close calls!

Genesis 39:6-12

I Corinthians 6:18 – “flee sexual immorality”

II Samuel 11:2-4

Proverbs 5:3, 8

Proverbs 6:24-25

Proverbs 7:4-8, 19-27 – Don’t mentally or physically go that way!

Romans 13:13-14 – “make no provision for the flesh”

If we do these things, we’re telling our spouse:

“I’m here for you forever!”

“I’m going to share my life with you!”

“I’m going to destroy any threats to US!”