Fathers FM
• Proverbs 19:18 (NIV) – “Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.”
• Proverbs 25:24 (NIV) – “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”
• Proverbs 31:26 (NIV) – “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Introduction:
• Marriage is God’s covenant, not just a contract. It is a spiritual union that requires wisdom, patience, and above all, the fear of God.
• A God-fearing spouse brings peace, strength, and growth into a marriage.
• Today, we will explore what it means to be a God-fearing man or woman in the context of marriage.
Point 1: Discipline and Responsibility – Proverbs 19:18
• This verse speaks to raising children, but it also reflects the importance of discipline and correction in the home.
• A God-fearing man or woman takes responsibility in marriage — not running from correction but embracing growth.
• Application: Love involves truth. Correct in love, not in anger. Build each other up with grace and accountability.
Point 2: The Danger of a Quarrelsome Spirit – Proverbs 25:24
• A home filled with conflict and bitterness drives love out.
• The verse warns us: it’s better to live alone in discomfort than with constant strife.
• This applies to both husbands and wives: your words and attitude can either bless or break the home.
• Application: Practice patience, humility, and the fear of God in how you speak and resolve conflict.
Point 3: Wisdom in Words – Proverbs 31:26
• A God-fearing woman, like the one described in Proverbs 31, speaks with wisdom and kindness.
• Her words build up, guide, and comfort.
• The same should apply to a God-fearing man — he should be a leader in wisdom and love, not domination.
• Application: Let your mouth be a fountain of encouragement, not destruction. Your words reflect your reverence for God.
Conclusion:
• A marriage centered on God’s fear will withstand storms.
• God-fearing spouses are not perfect — but they are humble, prayerful, and anchored in God’s Word.
• Let us strive to be examples of godly love, submitting to God first, and then to one another in love.
Prayer:
Lord, teach us to fear You first, so we may love and honor each other rightly in marriage. Let our homes be filled with peace, wisdom, and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
