Hebrews 13:4, “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” God’s purpose for sexuality is for one man and one woman in marriage to enjoy themselves in intimacy with the desired outcome of having children.  Certainly, married couples can enjoy…

Proverbs 18:2, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” God will direct both the man and woman through His Spirit to meet each other, fall in love, and marry.  The above passage teaches the traditional role of the man pursuing the woman.  However, both should pursue God…

Ephesians 5:25, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” God’s order in the family is for the husband to love his wife as Christ does the church, the wife to submit to her husband as unto Jesus, and for the children to obey their parents.  When…

Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” God wants us to raise our children with the love and teachings of Jesus.  God has given parents the responsibility of developing the human soul.  In other words, parents are given the…

Ephesians 3:10, “His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms.” The purpose of the church is to encourage your spiritual growth through fellowship, teaching, prayer, worship, and ministry.  The term for church in the Greek, “ekkl?sia,” basically…

Romans 12:6, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” God will reveal His gifts and talents in your life as you seek His will for your life.  You were created in the image of God with special abilities that make you a “one-of-kind.”  Sometimes we may doubt ourselves, but…

Galatians 6:10, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” You can help others by giving them the message of Jesus and meeting their needs as often as you can.  You may not be able to help everyone, but you can…

Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” You should choose the career that God leads you to have and work as unto the Lord.  The Bible is full of examples of people who served God in various careers.  In the Old…

Deuteronomy 8:18, “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” God’s purpose for money is to give you resources to provide for your family, the church, and help the needy. …