Rock vs. Sand

Relationship Status - Week 1
Rock vs. Sand
Matthew 7:24-27

“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.  25  Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.  26  But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.  27  When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” Matthew 7:24-27

1. Sand = excited about the wedding
Rock = excited about the marriage

2. Sand = seeks to change
Rock = seeks to understand

* Would you rather have a spouse shaped in your image or God’s image?

Likewise,  husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you  of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:73.

Sand = taking
Rock = giving

* Ask your spouse/partner--- what do I do that adds value to you?

4. Sand = blame
Rock = ownership

5. Sand = led by emotion
Rock = led by The Holy Spirit

So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:13

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. Romans 8:11