Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
January 15, 2023

Resolutions for the Husband (Part 2)
by Bryan Gibson
*The first 20 were included in last week’s bulletin*
I will get rid of bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking and malice, and replace them with kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness, patience, and courtesy (Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Peter 3:8).
I will make sure that what happens to you is a big deal to me. I will rejoice when you rejoice, and weep when you weep (Romans 12:15).
I will nourish and cherish you—for the benefits it brings you, but also for the benefits it brings me—because we are ONE flesh (Ephesians 5:28-31). What makes YOU better makes ME better.
Using Christ’s rule over His house as a pattern, I will not rule selfishly. I will look out for your interests as well as my own (Philippians 2:3-4); in fact, I will give preference to your interests (Romans 12:10). I will go places you want to go, do things you like to do, and if we can afford it, buy you the things that you enjoy. I will not pay more attention to the television, or to the internet, than I do to you.
I will rule unselfishly, but I will not be weak or indecisive (Isaiah 40:10-11). I will seek your input, but there may be times when I have to go against you. I will make those tough decisions, and expect you to abide by them.
I will be a good provider. I will not “overwork to be rich” (Proverbs 23:4), but I will work hard and be dependable in my work. I will do my best to keep us from being dependent on others (1 Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 6:5-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12). I will not, however, take a job that will keep me (us) from seeking first the kingdom (Matthew 6:33).
I will make a covenant with my eyes, which means I will not look upon another woman, much less flirt with another woman (Job 31:1).
I will not let the sun go down on my wrath; I will try to work out whatever issue has come between us before it festers and leads to greater problems (Ephesians 4:26-27).
I left my parents to cleave to you, so I will not let them run our marriage (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5). I will not run to my parents every time there’s a problem, and I won’t let you run to yours.
I will not lie to you or deceive you in any way (Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9).
I will say, “I’m sorry,” when I do you wrong, and I will repent (Matthew 5:23-24).
I will forgive you when you say, “I’m sorry,” and I won’t keep up with how many times I do it (Matthew 18:21-35).
I will not let you walk out of the house wearing something that might cause others to question your purity, something that makes it look like you profess something other than godliness (1 Tim. 2:9-10).
I will try not to be overly possessive, but I will challenge you if I believe you are flirting with another man, or have just become too close to another man (1 Corinthians 6:18; Romans 13:14).
I will seek to satisfy your physical desires, so that you are never tempted to look elsewhere (1 Corinthians 7:3-5; Proverbs 5:15-20).
I will not ask you to do anything that violates your conscience (Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:13).
I will learn to be content (Philippians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:6-8). Instead of complaining about what we don’t have, I will be thankful for what we do have (Ecclesiastes 6:9). And I (we) will be most thankful for the riches we have in Christ (Ephesians 1:7; 2:7).
I will not let the children come between us, because if we can keep our relationship strong, it will benefit both us and them. To bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4), we need to grow together in Christ and present a united front (2 Peter 1:5-11; 3:17-18).
I will pray for God’s help, to do all these things I have resolved to do (James 5:16).

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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

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Bible Classes………...9 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Worship/Bible Study..5 P.M.
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