CHAPTER 4: Marital Lies

Lie #4: “My Spouse Owes Me (For All I Do).”

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41.	Describe the “green stamp” marriage style.
42.	The marriage is more peaceful if you meet each other’s needs without keeping score. In such a marriage:
	a) you help each other out because ...
	b) you tell your spouse it was your choice to do something, and nothing is ...
	c) you are grateful when your spouse is ...
	d) you quit thinking of marriage as a ...
43.	The theological truth that refutes this lie can be found in 1 Peter 5:5b. To whom does God give grace?
44.	Read Philippians 2:1-11. Jesus is the supreme example of a humble person, doing good things for others without expecting anything back. Here we learn that humble persons do not do these things.
	a) vs 3a:
	b) vs. 3b:
	c) vs. 4a:
45.	Humble persons do these things. (vs. 4)
	a)
	b)
46.	Read Mark 9:35. How can we apply this verse to a marriage experiencing the “you owe me” struggle?


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