Final Exam Flashcards
(123 cards)
what are the 3 primary responsibilities of humanity?
- to have dominion
- to replenish the earth
- to subdue the earth
what is the purpose of dating?
to examine the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical foundations of marriage for the purpose of determining compatibility
what is the definition of marriage?
the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime
what is the definition of love?
commitment
what is the principle of leaving?
literally means to forsake; meaning we should have a new home distinct from our parents. this denotes the priority of the marriage relationship to be self dependent
what is the principle of cleaving?
literally means to cling to, or to stick to; it implies the act of the will, choosing to be joined to another for a lifetime. this denotes the permanence of the married relationship
what is the principle of becoming one flesh?
it is the result of a couple leaving and cleaving. it is a picture of the sexual union as well as the monogamous nature of the marriage. this principle implies a oneness wherein two people willingly blend their lives thereby completing the other. this denotes the purpose of the marriage relationship.
what is a family?
it is a grouping of individuals who are affecting each other intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically
what is it significant that marriage is a divine institution?
because God created it, so He gets to say what it is and isn’t
what are the 7 ways we can reinforce family values?
- win the lost to christ
- elect christians into public office
- promote pro-christian media
- pray
- build strong marriages and families
- help strengthen the body of christ
- support christian education
what are the 6 layers of the wisdom pyramid? (bottom to top)
- bible
- church
- nature – God’s creation
- books – becoming wise
- beauty – arts and music
- internet and social media
what is at the center of the triangle of family support?
God
what are the three points on the triangle of family support around God?
church, school, and home
what is the marital lifeline?
communication
what are the 8 factors to consider before marriage?
- wait until the proper age
- wait for love
- wait until you know each other
- wait on spiritual problems to be resolved
- wait on health issues to be resolved
- wait on financial matters to be resolved
- wait for the blessing of the parents
- wait on the Lord and His timing
what are the 7 rules for having a good fight by Charles swindle?
- keep it honest
- keep it under control
- keep it timed right
- keep it positive – always attack problem not the person
- keep it tactful
- keep it private – praise in public, correct in private
- keep it clean – don’t leave anything hanging
what are the characteristics of Christ’s love?
- it is unchanging
- it is unconditional
- it is sacrificial
- it is inseparable – never in question
- it is constraining – keeps us within bonds
- it is demonstrative
what are the 7 personal problems that weaken marriages?
- Anger
- forgiveness
- fear
- selfishness
- adultery
- self-rejection
- depression
what are the 3 primary responsibilities of the husband?
to protect, provide, and lead his family
what are the 2 primary responsibilities of the wife?
to respect her husband and to serve as his helper
what are the 3 guidelines for the wedding ceremony?
- It is holy – reflection of christ’s love
- it is a public ceremony – assemble of family and friends as witnesses
- it is a covenantal ceremony – husband and wife pledge themselves to a life together
what are the 4 purposes of the honeymoon?
- to get used to new roles as husband and Wife in privacy
- to discover the intimacy of marriage and enjoy one another
- to adjust to new lifestyle together
- to relax, look ahead, and dream together
what are 3 things to remember when planning the honeymoon?
- plan early – don’t wait last min; find a deal
- determine the destination – need passports? will it be a secret?
- be flexible – enjoy the journey not just the destination
what traditionally pays for the honeymoon?
the grooms family