Dream Home
“Faithful Marriage; Authentic Singleness”

How do we make our godly dream homes a reality?

Dream Home
	Live to contribute; not consume (Generosity)
	Doing the right thing (Purity)
	Taking an interest in others (Humility)
	Character over performance
	Respect for authority
	Love like we’ve never been hurt
	Faithful marriage; authentic singleness

A “dream home” is built on faithfulness.

Marriage is good, but so is singleness.

Let’s be clear…
	Marriage is not moving up from the junior varsity of singleness
Sexual fulfillment is not essential for human happiness 
	Marriage doesn’t get rid of sexual temptation
	Singleness is good, but can lead to self-centered living

A godly home is built on faithfulness.
	Faithful marriage
	Authentic singleness

“When he (the devil) lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” – Jesus, John 8:44

The devil wants…
	Couples to believe that they are missing out
	Singles to believe marriage is better and self-centered living is OK

Couples… (Proverbs 5, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, Malachi 2:13-16, Genesis 2:24)
	Maintain discretion with the opposite sex
		Baby steps of indiscretion:
			Finding common interests
			Sharing personal information
			Mental thoughts of interactions
			Anticipating time together
			Flirting with casual touching
			Hiding the relationship from your spouse
			Inventing excuses to call or meet
			Emotional attachment
			Engaging sexually
	Intentionally protect your marriage
		Nevers & Always:
			Never be alone with the opposite sex
			Never discuss your marriage with the opposite sex
			Never hang around in wrong environments
			Never, husbands, lose the skill of listening
			Never, wives, stop affirming
			Always nurture your relationship with Jesus
			Always have accountability
			Always keep the fire burning at home
	Remember that a good marriage is the best gift you give your kids 

Singles… (1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Matthew 19:12)
	Enjoy God’s path for you now; don’t lose hope
	What you do today affects tomorrow 
	Make your life about others

 A godly home is built on faithfulness.