DAY 6 — LOVE IS NOT IRRITABLE.[LOVE RULES THE SPIRIT INSTEAD OF LETTING PRESSURE RULE THE HOME] PROVERBS 16:32 KJV Irritability is often the outward symptom of inward pressure. Biblical love learns to slow down, deal honestly with stress and selfishness, and let the Holy Spirit govern our response before frustration damages the marriage.Irritability is often the outward symptom of inward pressure. Biblical love learns to slow down, deal honestly with stress and selfishness, and let the Holy Spirit govern our response before frustration damages the marriage.

DAY 5 — LOVE IS NOT RUDE. [LOVE SHOWS RESPECT IN THE LITTLE THINGS] PROVERBS 27:14 KJV Love does not excuse rude behavior simply because we are comfortable with our spouse. Biblical love shows respect in our words, our tone, our habits, and our willingness to change anything that unnecessarily irritates or embarrasses the person we love. RESPECT IS LOVE MINDING ITS MANNERS. Rudeness says: "THIS IS JUST THE WAY I AM." Love says: "IF IT HURTS YOU, I'M WILLING TO WORK ON IT." Rudeness demands to be understood. LOVE SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND. Rudeness embarrasses. LOVE HONORS. Rudeness defends itself. LOVE LISTENS. One of the marks of a mature marriage is being willing to ask: "WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE WITH ME?" And then having enough humility to listen to the answer.

DAY 4 — LOVE IS THOUGHTFUL. [LOVE THINKS BEFORE IT SPEAKS AND NOTICES BEFORE IT IS ASKED] PSALM 139:17–18 KJV Thoughtful love pays attention. It listens carefully, remembers what matters, considers the needs of the other person, and thinks before speaking or acting.THOUGHTFULNESS IS LOVE PAYING ATTENTION. Thoughtless love assumes. THOUGHTFUL LOVE NOTICES. Thoughtless love forgets. THOUGHTFUL LOVE REMEMBERS. Thoughtless love reacts. THOUGHTFUL LOVE THINKS FIRST. Thoughtless love waits to be asked. THOUGHTFUL LOVE TAKES INITIATIVE. One of the simplest ways to strengthen your marriage is to begin thinking intentionally about the person God has given you. Ask yourself today: "WHAT IS GOING ON IN MY SPOUSE'S HEART THAT I NEED TO NOTICE?" Because great marriages do not happen by accident. GREAT MARRIAGES COME FROM GREAT THINKING—FOLLOWED BY LOVING ACTION.

In 3 John we see little sketches of three church leaders; there is Gaius the generous, Diotrephes the selfish, and Demetrius the gracious. Each is an example, either good or bad.

DAY 3 — LOVE IS NOT SELFISH. [LOVE ASKS "WHAT CAN I GIVE?" NOT "WHAT CAN I GET?"] ROMANS 12:10 KJV Selfishness puts "me" first. Biblical love puts the other person before self. A Christ-centered marriage grows stronger when both husband and wife stop asking, "What am I getting?" and begin asking, "What am I giving?" Selfishness asks: "WHAT ABOUT ME?" Love asks: "WHAT DO YOU NEED?" Selfishness keeps score. LOVE TEARS UP THE SCORECARD. Selfishness demands to be served. LOVE LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SERVE. Selfishness waits for the other person to change. LOVE GOES FIRST. Before criticizing your spouse's selfishness today, ask God to show you your own. And then ask one simple question: "WHAT CAN I GIVE TODAY INSTEAD OF WHAT CAN I GET?" That's the kind of love Jesus demonstrated toward us. And that's the kind of love that can transform a marriage.

Jesus focuses on the attitude of luxery, unnecessary, physical possessions that people store and stockpile for selfish reasons. 1. The Rich: tempted to trust in their riches & possessions, tempted to become self satisfied in the false security of their riches. 2. The Poor: tempted to doubt God's provision, tempted to worry & fear in false security of their poverty Anxious: full of mental stressor uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune, greatly worried, apprehensive Worry: to torment oneself with disturbing thoughts

DAY 2 — LOVE IS KIND. [KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION] EPHESIANS 4:32 KJV If patience is love controlling how it reacts, kindness is love choosing how it acts. Patience keeps us from doing something hurtful; kindness moves us to do something helpful.KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION. A strong marriage needs both. Patience says: "I won't hurt you." Kindness says: "I will help you." Kindness is: GENTLE IN THE WAY IT SPEAKS. HELPFUL IN THE WAY IT SERVES. WILLING IN THE WAY IT COOPERATES. ACTIVE IN THE WAY IT TAKES INITIATIVE.

DAY 1 — LOVE IS PATIENT. [LOVE KNOWS WHEN TO WAIT, WHEN TO LISTEN, AND WHEN TO BE QUIET] Patience is love under pressure. It gives our spouse room to be human, refuses to allow anger to control our response, and chooses grace when retaliation would be easier.Marriage doesn't become stronger merely because two people love each other. It becomes stronger when two people learn to practice biblical love toward each other. And the first lesson is patience. PATIENCE LISTENS BEFORE REACTING. PATIENCE GIVES GRACE TO IMPERFECT PEOPLE. PATIENCE CHOOSES PEACE OVER RETALIATION. You cannot control everything your spouse says. You cannot control everything your spouse does. BUT WITH GOD'S HELP, YOU CAN CONTROL HOW YOU RESPOND.

The sermon explores the purpose of God's law as a mirror to reveal humanity's fallen nature and inability to achieve righteousness. By examining passages from Deuteronomy, Leviticus, and Galatians, the text demonstrates that the law exposes deep-seated selfishness and rebellion inherent in human hearts. This conviction leads to a recognition of the need for Christ, who fulfills the law's demands on behalf of believers. The central message emphasizes that true enjoyment of God and glorification of Him are only possible through faith in Jesus. Ultimately, the law serves as a schoolmaster to drive sinners to the hope and salvation found in the gospel.

The sermon explores the transition from an individual life consumed by Christ to a collective church culture defined by unity and shared purpose. Drawing primarily from Philippians, it emphasizes that true Christian maturity involves maintaining one mind and love amidst persecution and personal hardship. The preacher distinguishes between mere structural compliance and a heart-centered culture of humility, compassion, and proactive love for others. Key theological themes include the believer's secure standing in Christ, the comfort found in the Holy Spirit's fellowship, and the call to prioritize the interests of others over selfish ambition. Ultimately, the message urges believers to reflect the self-giving nature of Jesus Christ in their communal relationships.