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Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages. TRADEMARKS. Protect this House with TRUTH Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophies and empty deception according to the tradition of men rather than according to Christ. Protect this House with TRUTH.
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Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages TRADEMARKS
Protect this House with TRUTHColossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophies and empty deception according to the tradition of men rather than according to Christ
Protect this House with TRUTH Things that sound right but don’t deliver – they are deception “Baylor Bubble” all religions headed to God Matt 7:24--27 Weakens foundation– Ted Haggert Everything is demonic vs. ignoring existence Doctrine doesn’t matter – traditions for example Go to word to fix stuff/answers vs relationship – rules 2 ways to view bible – its about us roadmap Or Jesus James 1:2-4 see him Walk with Him (Col 2:6) for power to deal/conquer –(redlined inadequacy) Holy Spirit must be involved – convict lead What brought you and spouse close? 3 places to get wisdom (vs knowledge) 2?’s where is the cross and what does this do to cross
At your tables • What philosophies, traditions, etc are weakening our foundations? • What things sound right and true but are really deceptive?
Protect this House - Intake Luke 11:34 The eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body is full of light; but when it is bad, your body is full of darkness. Moon reflects the sun Lust of flesh – stuff /eye candy Movies, tv, internet Who you associate with – teamates, australia, constr Tongue – sarcasm, cussing Greed selfishness, hall passes (Mary Jane) Alcohol No neutrality Opposite sex 1 Tim 4:7-8 Physical cleanse – diet “Kanakuk conditioning” “
As a couple….. • What areas of your intake to you need to protect more at home, work and play? • How do you specifically plan to do that this week? Name an action to take.
Protect this House - Time Ephesians 5:15 Mine field Fixed amount – costly – thief to steal it through procrastination and lack of intention 4 p’s - prioritize time 1tim 5:8 – doing this for the family - lose them? Eph 5:16 Know His will for making most of opportunity Yellowstone in 24 hrs! Are you understanding His will?
At your tables .. • How could you better spend your time in order to “protect this house of Marriage? • Hitch - live each day like it is on purpose
Protect this House from Evil Luke 11:21 if touched by Christ/truth but no relationship - swept clean Taken b/c stronger man not home Your marriage cannot reach its intended potential w/out the power of the one who ordained it and orchestrated it