FOM
Notes
All He
Wants Is My Body
Part 4 of 6 in the series “Marriage Myths”
April 23,
2006 Pastor Scott Oldenburgh
MYTH #10
A man’s #1 priority in life is the (sexual
encounter)
TRUTH
(God) and (sex) were
not meant to compete for man’s top priority
COMMITMENT
I will seek to build a (relationship)
with God and not allow the (foolishness) of the world to control my
heart
“For since the creation of
the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature –
have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men
are without excuse. For although they
knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their
thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
Romans 1:20-21
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MYTH #11
If we had (sex) more often, our
marriage would be fine
TRUTH
(Physical)
encounters cannot heal (emotional), (mental) or (spiritual)
wounds
COMMITMENT
I will not let sex be my (escape)
in life
“They exchanged the truth of
God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator
– who is forever praised. Amen.”
Romans 1:25
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MYTH #12
If my husband didn’t (think)
about sex so much, our marriage would be fine
TRUTH
God created man with the potential of having a strong (sex drive)
COMMITMENT
My prayer for my
husband is that he finds his (value) and (fulfillment) in the
image of God
“Although they claimed to be
wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images
made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. Therefore God gave them over in the sinful
desires of their hearts to sexual impurity . . .”
Romans 1:22-23a
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TRUTHS ABOUT A MAN’S WORLD
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There is an ongoing battle between being created as a (sexual
being) and maintaining personal(integrity)
(Most men would welcome accountability
and support if handled the right way)
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The world uses sex to (sell), (manipulate), and
command (attention)
(Most men are visual in nature)
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A
healthy marriage is a (sanctuary) for the man and the woman
(A healthy sex life leads to a
healthier, secure husband)
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An
(understanding) wife can be a great (asset) in helping a man feel
confident, complete, and spiritually strong
(Do you know my needs? Do you take them
seriously?)
WHAT ARE MY HUSBAND’S NEEDS?
« (Sexual) fulfillment
« Recreational (companionship)
« (Admiration)
« (Home) support
« (Attraction)
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty
is fleeing; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Proverbs 31:30
FEAR THE LORD?
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Worships
(God)
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Spiritual
(growth)
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Uniquely
(created)
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Socially
(connected)
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Overflowing
(heart)