Duty: “1. that which a person is bound, by any moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, older people, etc. 2

Duty:Duty:

““1. that which a person is bound, by any 1. that which a person is bound, by any moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, older people, etc. 2. the moral or legal older people, etc. 2. the moral or legal obligation to follow a certain line of obligation to follow a certain line of conduct, or to do a certain thing; as, the conduct, or to do a certain thing; as, the struggle between struggle between dutyduty and desire.” and desire.” ((Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, Dictionary, p. 566)p. 566)

Duty:Duty:

““1. that which a person is bound, by any 1. that which a person is bound, by any moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, older people, etc. 2. the moral or legal older people, etc. 2. the moral or legal obligation to follow a certain line of obligation to follow a certain line of conduct, or to do a certain thing; as, the conduct, or to do a certain thing; as, the struggle between struggle between dutyduty and desire.” and desire.” ((Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, Dictionary, p. 566)p. 566)

I. WHAT IS A WIFE?I. WHAT IS A WIFE?I. WHAT IS A WIFE?I. WHAT IS A WIFE?

gunhgunh, , gunaikovgunaikov, , hJhJ;;1. 1. universally, “a woman” of any age, whether a virgin, universally, “a woman” of any age, whether a virgin, or married, or a widow: Matthew 9:20; 13:33; 27:55; or married, or a widow: Matthew 9:20; 13:33; 27:55; Luke 13:11; Acts 5:14, etc.; Luke 13:11; Acts 5:14, etc.; hJ memnhsteumenh hJ memnhsteumenh tini gunhtini gunh, Luke 2:5 R G; , Luke 2:5 R G; hJ uJpandrov gunhhJ uJpandrov gunh, , Romans 7:2; Romans 7:2; gunh chragunh chra, Luke 4:26 (1 Kings 7:2 , Luke 4:26 (1 Kings 7:2 (14); 17:9;(14); 17:9;femina viduafemina vidua, Nepos, praef. 4). 2. “a wife”: 1 Corinthi- , Nepos, praef. 4). 2. “a wife”: 1 Corinthi- ans 7:3f,10,18f; Ephesians 5:22, etc.; ans 7:3f,10,18f; Ephesians 5:22, etc.; gunh tinovgunh tinov, , Matthew 5:31f; 19:3,5; Acts 5:1,7; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Matthew 5:31f; 19:3,5; Acts 5:1,7; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:28; Revelation 2:20 (G L WH marginal Ephesians 5:28; Revelation 2:20 (G L WH marginal reading), etc. of “a betrothed” woman: Matthew 1:20, reading), etc. of “a betrothed” woman: Matthew 1:20, 24. 24. hJ gunh tou patrov hJ gunh tou patrov “his step-mother”: 1 “his step-mother”: 1 Corinthians 5:1” (Corinthians 5:1” (Thayer, Thayer, p. 426, Ages Software)p. 426, Ages Software)

““And behold, a woman, who had And behold, a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him…” came behind him…” (Matt. 9:20)(Matt. 9:20)

““And behold, a woman, who had And behold, a woman, who had an issue of blood twelve years, an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him…” came behind him…” (Matt. 9:20)(Matt. 9:20)


““The kingdom of heaven is like unto The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened” all leavened” (Matt. 13:33)(Matt. 13:33)..

““The kingdom of heaven is like unto The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till it was in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened” all leavened” (Matt. 13:33)(Matt. 13:33)..


““unto none of them was unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to Elijah sent, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto Sidon, unto a woman that a woman that was a widow.”was a widow.” (Lk. 4:26)(Lk. 4:26)

““unto none of them was unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to Elijah sent, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto Sidon, unto a woman that a woman that was a widow.”was a widow.” (Lk. 4:26)(Lk. 4:26)


““It is actually reported that It is actually reported that there is fornication among there is fornication among you, and such fornication you, and such fornication as is not even among the as is not even among the Gentiles, that one Gentiles, that one of youof you hath his father's wife.” hath his father's wife.” (1 (1 Cor. 5:1)Cor. 5:1)

““It is actually reported that It is actually reported that there is fornication among there is fornication among you, and such fornication you, and such fornication as is not even among the as is not even among the Gentiles, that one Gentiles, that one of youof you hath his father's wife.” hath his father's wife.” (1 (1 Cor. 5:1)Cor. 5:1)


““But, because of fornications, But, because of fornications, let each man have his own let each man have his own wifewife, and let each , and let each womanwoman have her own husband. Let have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the the husband render unto the wifewife her due: and likewise her due: and likewise also the also the wifewife unto the unto the husband. The husband. The wifwife hath not e hath not power over her own body, but power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not also the husband hath not power over his own body, but power over his own body, but the wife. the wife. (1 Cor. 7:2-4)(1 Cor. 7:2-4)

““But, because of fornications, But, because of fornications, let each man have his own let each man have his own wifewife, and let each , and let each womanwoman have her own husband. Let have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the the husband render unto the wifewife her due: and likewise her due: and likewise also the also the wifewife unto the unto the husband. The husband. The wifwife hath not e hath not power over her own body, but power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not also the husband hath not power over his own body, but power over his own body, but the wife. the wife. (1 Cor. 7:2-4)(1 Cor. 7:2-4)

1Cor. 7:10-111Cor. 7:10-11: “And unto the married I command, : “And unto the married I command, yetyet not I, but the Lord, Let not the not I, but the Lord, Let not the wifewife depart from depart from herher husband: But and if she depart, let her remain husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to unmarried, or be reconciled to herher husband: and let husband: and let not the husband put away not the husband put away hishis wifewife.”.”

Rom.Rom. 7:2-37:2-3:: “For the “For the womanwoman which hath an husband which hath an husband is bound by the law to is bound by the law to herher husband so long as he husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of from the law of herher husband. So then if, while husband. So then if, while herher husband liveth, she be married to another man, she husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress,adulteress, thoughthough she be married to another man.”she be married to another man.”

1Cor. 7:10-111Cor. 7:10-11: “And unto the married I command, : “And unto the married I command, yetyet not I, but the Lord, Let not the not I, but the Lord, Let not the wifewife depart from depart from herher husband: But and if she depart, let her remain husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to unmarried, or be reconciled to herher husband: and let husband: and let not the husband put away not the husband put away hishis wifewife.”.”

Rom.Rom. 7:2-37:2-3:: “For the “For the womanwoman which hath an husband which hath an husband is bound by the law to is bound by the law to herher husband so long as he husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of from the law of herher husband. So then if, while husband. So then if, while herher husband liveth, she be married to another man, she husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress,adulteress, thoughthough she be married to another man.”she be married to another man.”

WHAT IS A WIFE?WHAT IS A WIFE?


II. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES II. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT DUTIES FOR THE WIFEWITH IT DUTIES FOR THE WIFEII. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES II. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT DUTIES FOR THE WIFEWITH IT DUTIES FOR THE WIFE

THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT DUTIES FOR THE WIFEDUTIES FOR THE WIFE

A. A. “For the woman which hath an husband is “For the woman which hath an husband is boundbound by the law to by the law to herher husband so long as he liveth...” husband so long as he liveth...” (Rom. 7:2)(Rom. 7:2)

1. “bound” = deo1. “bound” = deo

2. Definition: “to bind, tie, fasten.…b. “to bind,” 2. Definition: “to bind, tie, fasten.…b. “to bind,” i.e. i.e. “put under obligation,” namely, of law, “put under obligation,” namely, of law, dutyduty, etc….. , etc….. bound or constrained in my spirit, bound or constrained in my spirit, i.e.i.e.compelled by compelled by my convictions, Acts 20:22... my convictions, Acts 20:22... “to be bound to one”: “to be bound to one”: andri, of a wife, Romans 7:2andri, of a wife, Romans 7:2; gunaiki, of a husband, ; gunaiki, of a husband, 1 Corinthians 7:27…” (1 Corinthians 7:27…” (Thayer, Thayer, p. 131)p. 131)


A. A. “For the woman which hath an husband is “For the woman which hath an husband is boundbound by the law to by the law to herher husband so long as he liveth...” husband so long as he liveth...” (Rom. 7:2)(Rom. 7:2)

1. “bound” = deo1. “bound” = deo

2. Definition: “to bind, tie, fasten.…b. “to bind,” 2. Definition: “to bind, tie, fasten.…b. “to bind,” i.e. i.e. “put under obligation,” namely, of law, “put under obligation,” namely, of law, dutyduty, etc….. , etc….. bound or constrained in my spirit, bound or constrained in my spirit, i.e.i.e.compelled by compelled by my convictions, Acts 20:22... my convictions, Acts 20:22... “to be bound to one”: “to be bound to one”: andri, of a wife, Romans 7:2andri, of a wife, Romans 7:2; gunaiki, of a husband, ; gunaiki, of a husband, 1 Corinthians 7:27…” (1 Corinthians 7:27…” (Thayer, Thayer, p. 131)p. 131)

3. 3. Usage:Usage:

•““And now, behold, I goAnd now, behold, I go bound bound in the spirit unto in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there.” me there.” (Acts 20:22)(Acts 20:22)

•““Art thou Art thou boundbound unto a wife? Seek not to be unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed.” loosed.” (1 Cor. 7:27)(1 Cor. 7:27)

•““For the woman that hath a husband is For the woman that hath a husband is boundbound by by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.” husband.” (Rom. 7:2)(Rom. 7:2)

3. 3. Usage:Usage:

•““And now, behold, I goAnd now, behold, I go bound bound in the spirit unto in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there.” me there.” (Acts 20:22)(Acts 20:22)

•““Art thou Art thou boundbound unto a wife? Seek not to be unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed.” loosed.” (1 Cor. 7:27)(1 Cor. 7:27)

•““For the woman that hath a husband is For the woman that hath a husband is boundbound by by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.” husband.” (Rom. 7:2)(Rom. 7:2)


B. “That they may B. “That they may traintrain the young women to love the young women to love their husbands, to love their children” (their husbands, to love their children” (Titus 2:4)Titus 2:4)

1. “train” = 1. “train” = sofronizousinsofronizousin

2. Definition: “2. Definition: “sofronizosofronizo, 3 person plural indicative , 3 person plural indicative sofronizousinsofronizousin, , Titus 2:4Titus 2:4 L marginal reading T Tr, others, L marginal reading T Tr, others, subjunctive subjunctive sofronizosisofronizosi; “to make one ; “to make one sofron sofron (sober, sw), (sober, sw), restore one to his senses; to moderate, control, curb, restore one to his senses; to moderate, control, curb, discipline; discipline; to hold one to his dutyto hold one to his duty”; so from Euripides, and ”; so from Euripides, and 781 Thucydides down; “to admonish, to exhort earnestly” 781 Thucydides down; “to admonish, to exhort earnestly” (R.V. “train”): tina followed by an infinitive (R.V. “train”): tina followed by an infinitive Titus 2:4Titus 2:4.*” .*” (pp. 780-781)(pp. 780-781)


B. “That they may B. “That they may traintrain the young women to love the young women to love their husbands, to love their children” (their husbands, to love their children” (Titus 2:4)Titus 2:4)

1. “train” = 1. “train” = sofronizousinsofronizousin

2. Definition: “2. Definition: “sofronizosofronizo, 3 person plural indicative , 3 person plural indicative sofronizousinsofronizousin, , Titus 2:4Titus 2:4 L marginal reading T Tr, others, L marginal reading T Tr, others, subjunctive subjunctive sofronizosisofronizosi; “to make one ; “to make one sofron sofron (sober, sw), (sober, sw), restore one to his senses; to moderate, control, curb, restore one to his senses; to moderate, control, curb, discipline; discipline; to hold one to his dutyto hold one to his duty”; so from Euripides, and ”; so from Euripides, and 781 Thucydides down; “to admonish, to exhort earnestly” 781 Thucydides down; “to admonish, to exhort earnestly” (R.V. “train”): tina followed by an infinitive (R.V. “train”): tina followed by an infinitive Titus 2:4Titus 2:4.*” .*” (pp. 780-781)(pp. 780-781)

• Noun, “For God gave us not a spirit of Noun, “For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and fearfulness; but of power and love and disciplinediscipline.” (2 Tim. 1:7).” (2 Tim. 1:7)

3. Usage:3. Usage:

• Adverb, “That, denying ungodliness and Adverb, “That, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live worldly lusts, we should live soberlysoberly and and righteously and godly in this present world” righteously and godly in this present world” (Titus 2:12)(Titus 2:12)

• Verb, “That they may Verb, “That they may traintrain the young the young women to love their husbands, to love their women to love their husbands, to love their children.” children.” (Titus 2:4)(Titus 2:4)

THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP CARRIES WITH IT DUTIES FOR THE HUSBANDDUTIES FOR THE HUSBAND

C. “Let each man C. “Let each man havehave his own wife, and let each his own wife, and let each woman woman havehave her own husband” her own husband” (1 Cor. 7:2)(1 Cor. 7:2)

1. “Have” = echo1. “Have” = echo

2. Definition: “...commonly used of those joined to 2. Definition: “...commonly used of those joined to anyone by the bonds of nature, blood, marriage, anyone by the bonds of nature, blood, marriage, friendship, friendship, dutyduty, law, compact, and the like” (, law, compact, and the like” (Thayer,Thayer, p. 265-266)p. 265-266)

3. 3. Usage:Usage:

•““We We have have Abraham to our father” Abraham to our father” (Matt. 3:9)(Matt. 3:9)

•““For I also am a man under authority, For I also am a man under authority, havinghaving under under myself soldiers” myself soldiers” (Matt. 8:9)(Matt. 8:9)

•““Friend, how camest thou in hither not Friend, how camest thou in hither not havinghaving a a wedding-garment?” wedding-garment?” (Matt. 22:12)(Matt. 22:12)

•““Let each man Let each man havehave his own wife, and let each his own wife, and let each woman woman havehave her own husband” her own husband” (1 Cor. 7:2)(1 Cor. 7:2)



III. DUTIES GOD HAS GIVEN THE WIFEIII. DUTIES GOD HAS GIVEN THE WIFEIII. DUTIES GOD HAS GIVEN THE WIFEIII. DUTIES GOD HAS GIVEN THE WIFE

A. A. “To love their husbands”“To love their husbands” (Titus 2:4), 1 Cor. (Titus 2:4), 1 Cor. 7:2-57:2-5 A. A. “To love their husbands”“To love their husbands” (Titus 2:4), 1 Cor. (Titus 2:4), 1 Cor. 7:2-57:2-5

““To Love Their Husbands”To Love Their Husbands” (Titus 2:4). (Titus 2:4). ““To Love Their Husbands”To Love Their Husbands” (Titus 2:4). (Titus 2:4).

““The word was used to speak of a friendly affection. The word was used to speak of a friendly affection. It is a love called out of one in response to a feeling It is a love called out of one in response to a feeling of pleasure or delight which one experiences from of pleasure or delight which one experiences from an apprehension of qualities in another that furnish an apprehension of qualities in another that furnish such pleasure or delight.” (Kenneth Wuest, such pleasure or delight.” (Kenneth Wuest, Word Word Studies in the Greek New Testament, Studies in the Greek New Testament, v. III, section 1, v. III, section 1, p. 62)p. 62)

““The word was used to speak of a friendly affection. The word was used to speak of a friendly affection. It is a love called out of one in response to a feeling It is a love called out of one in response to a feeling of pleasure or delight which one experiences from of pleasure or delight which one experiences from an apprehension of qualities in another that furnish an apprehension of qualities in another that furnish such pleasure or delight.” (Kenneth Wuest, such pleasure or delight.” (Kenneth Wuest, Word Word Studies in the Greek New Testament, Studies in the Greek New Testament, v. III, section 1, v. III, section 1, p. 62)p. 62)* Rev. 22:15Rev. 22:15, “A, “And every one that nd every one that lovethloveth and maketh and maketh a lie.”a lie.”* Matt. 6:5Matt. 6:5, “Ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for , “Ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they they lovelove to stand and pray in the synagogues and to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.”of men.”* Titus 1:8Titus 1:8, “, “LoverLover of hospitality” ( of hospitality” (KJVKJV))





B. B. To be in subjection to her husbandTo be in subjection to her husband, Titus , Titus 2:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-122:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-12 B. B. To be in subjection to her husbandTo be in subjection to her husband, Titus , Titus 2:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-122:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-12

To be in Subjection to Her HusbandTo be in Subjection to Her Husband, Titus , Titus 2:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-122:5; Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Tim. 2:11-12


* It is loving obedienceIt is loving obedience, Eph. 5:24; Jno. 14:15, Eph. 5:24; Jno. 14:15* It is a respectful subjectionIt is a respectful subjection, Eph. 5:33; 1 Pet. , Eph. 5:33; 1 Pet. 3:5-63:5-6* It is a subjection based on ranking, not on It is a subjection based on ranking, not on relationship to Godrelationship to God, 1 Pet. 3:6; Gal. 3:26-28; Rom. , 1 Pet. 3:6; Gal. 3:26-28; Rom. 13:1; Eph. 6:5; Heb. 13:1713:1; Eph. 6:5; Heb. 13:17* It is a submission that benefits each homeIt is a submission that benefits each home, 1 , 1 Pet. 3:1Pet. 3:1* It is a submission with limitationsIt is a submission with limitations, Eph. 5:24; , Eph. 5:24; Acts 5:29,Acts 5:29,* The scriptures give reasons for this subjectionThe scriptures give reasons for this subjection

Reasons Scripture Gives for this SubjectionReasons Scripture Gives for this Subjection

• The man was first formed. “Adam was first The man was first formed. “Adam was first formed, then Eve” formed, then Eve” (1 Timothy 2:13).(1 Timothy 2:13).

• The man was not created for the woman, but the The man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the man woman for the man (1 Corinthians 11:9).(1 Corinthians 11:9).

• The woman was first in transgression. “Adam The woman was first in transgression. “Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression” was in the transgression” (1 Timothy 2:14).(1 Timothy 2:14).

• It is God’s way of causing the husband to grow It is God’s way of causing the husband to grow spiritually spiritually (1 Pet 3:1).(1 Pet 3:1).

• She is in a dependent position as the “weaker She is in a dependent position as the “weaker vessel” vessel” (1 Pet. 3:7).(1 Pet. 3:7).



* It is loving obedienceIt is loving obedience, Eph. 5:24; Jno. 14:15, Eph. 5:24; Jno. 14:15* It is a respectful subjectionIt is a respectful subjection, Eph. 5:33; 1 Pet. , Eph. 5:33; 1 Pet. 3:5-63:5-6* It is a subjection based on ranking, not on It is a subjection based on ranking, not on relationship to Godrelationship to God, 1 Pet. 3:6; Gal. 3:26-28; Rom. , 1 Pet. 3:6; Gal. 3:26-28; Rom. 13:1; Eph. 6:5; Heb. 13:1713:1; Eph. 6:5; Heb. 13:17* It is a submission that benefits each homeIt is a submission that benefits each home, 1 , 1 Pet. 3:1Pet. 3:1* It is a submission with limitationsIt is a submission with limitations, Eph. 5:24; , Eph. 5:24; Acts 5:29,Acts 5:29,* The scriptures give reasons for this subjectionThe scriptures give reasons for this subjection






C. C. To adorn herself with a meek and quiet To adorn herself with a meek and quiet spirit, and with good worksspirit, and with good works, 1 Pet. 3:1-4; 1 , 1 Pet. 3:1-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 5:10; 1 Cor. 7:2-5Tim. 2:9-10; 5:10; 1 Cor. 7:2-5


D. D. To love her childrenTo love her children, Titus 2:4; 2 Tim. 3:15; , Titus 2:4; 2 Tim. 3:15; Prov. 31:15, 21, 27-28Prov. 31:15, 21, 27-28 D. D. To love her childrenTo love her children, Titus 2:4; 2 Tim. 3:15; , Titus 2:4; 2 Tim. 3:15; Prov. 31:15, 21, 27-28Prov. 31:15, 21, 27-28









E. E. To take care of the homeTo take care of the home, Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. , Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. 5:145:14 E. E. To take care of the homeTo take care of the home, Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. , Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. 5:145:14




IV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPS

HINDRANCESHINDRANCESHINDRANCESHINDRANCES

•Being foolishBeing foolish, “Every wise woman buildeth her , “Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands hands (Prov. 14:1)(Prov. 14:1)..

•Being clamorousBeing clamorous, “The foolish woman is clamor- , “The foolish woman is clamorous; ous; She isShe is simple, and knoweth nothing” simple, and knoweth nothing” (Prov. (Prov. 9:13),9:13),

•Being contentiousBeing contentious, “It is better to dwell in a desert , “It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman” land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman” (Prov. 21:19).(Prov. 21:19).

•Being odiousBeing odious, “For three things the earth doth , “For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, tremble, And for four, whichwhich it cannot bear: For a it cannot bear: For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food; For an odious woman when she is with food; For an odious woman when she is married” married” (Prov. 30:21-23).(Prov. 30:21-23).

HINDRANCESHINDRANCESHINDRANCESHINDRANCES

•Having no discretionHaving no discretion, “, “AsAs a ring of gold in a a ring of gold in a swine's snout, swine's snout, So isSo is a fair woman that is without a fair woman that is without discretion” discretion” (Prov. 11:22).(Prov. 11:22).

•Being adulterous, “So is the way of an adulterous Being adulterous, “So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness” saith, I have done no wickedness” (Prov. 30:20).(Prov. 30:20).

HELPSHELPSHELPSHELPS

• Being wiseBeing wise, “Every wise woman buildeth her , “Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands” hands” (Prov. 14:1).(Prov. 14:1).

• Being worthyBeing worthy, “, “A worthy woman who can find? A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies” For her price is far above rubies” ((Prov. 31:Prov. 31:10).10).

• Fearing GodFearing God, “, “Grace is deceitful, and beauty is Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; vain; ButBut a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised” praised” ((Prov. 31:Prov. 31: 30). 30).

• Being prudentBeing prudent, “, “House and riches are an inheri- House and riches are an inheri- tance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from tance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah” (Jehovah” (Prov. 19:Prov. 19:14)14)..

• Being GraciousBeing Gracious, “A gracious woman obtaineth , “A gracious woman obtaineth honor” honor” (Prov. 11: 16).(Prov. 11: 16).









E. E. To take care of the homeTo take care of the home, Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. , Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. 5:145:14 E. E. To take care of the homeTo take care of the home, Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. , Titus 2:5; 1 Tim. 5:145:14




IV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPSIV. HINDRANCES AND HELPS

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Duty: “1. that which a person is bound, by any moral or legal obligation, to pay, do, or perform; conduct owed to one’s parents, older people, etc. 2