Four Power Principles
- Kindness (1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 3:8-9)
- How do words and acts of kindness energize a marriage relationship?
- How do thoughtless and unkind words and actions destroy a marriage relationship?
- Simple words and acts of kindness:
- Say, “Please,” when making a request
- Say, “Thank you,” when your spouse does something for you
- Open the door for your wife
- See him off to work in the morning
- Greet and leave with a kiss
- Listen with interest when they talk
- Teamwork (Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
- How does teamwork energize a marriage relationship?
- How does selfish individualism destroy a marriage relationship?
- Simple words and acts of teamwork:
- Saying things like, “You’re important to me”
- Doing a work project together
- Men – pitching in and helping with the housework
- Going on a walk together
- Sitting down together to discuss a problem with kids
- Pray together
- Service (Mark 10:42-45; Philippians 2:3-8)
- How does a servant mentality energize a marriage relationship?
- How does a me-first mentality destroy a marriage relationship?
- Simple acts of service:
- Obeying God’s Word — getting involved in the church
- Trusting in God’s promises
- Being a good listener
- Giving a back rub
- Take her (and the family) out to dinner
- Fix him his favorite meal
- Physical Touch (Mark 10:13-16; Song of Solomon 8:3-5)
- In what ways does physical touch energize a marriage relationship?
- In what ways does physical aloofness destroy a marriage relationship?
- Simple acts of physical touch:
- Hold hands while walking
- Brush the arm or shoulder when passing by
- A hug
- A back massage
- A pat on the seat
- A playful nudge
