Title: The Law of Marriage Text: Exodus 20:1-14
-Dr. James Shull
Outline
I. The Scriptures Provide the Definition of the Law of Marriage
A. What makes marriage so special: Genesis 1-2; Hebrews 13:4;
Ephesians 5:22-33
B. How the marriage law can be broken: Malachi 2:14-16;
Matthew 5:27-28

II. The Scriptures Provide the Directions for Keeping the
Marriage Law (adapted from Thomas Watson):
A. Grow in the fear of God. II Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:19-23
B. Cleave to your own spouse. Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 5:18;
I Corinthians 7:2-3
C. Guard your eyes. II Peter 2:14; Job 31:1
D. Guard your heart. Matthew 15:19
E. Watch your dress. I Timothy 2:9; I Peter 3:3-4
F. Avoid evil company. Psalm 1:1; I Corinthians 15:33
G. Avoid media that encourages adultery.
I Thessalonians 5:21-22
H. Discipline your body. I Thessalonians 4:3-5; I Corinthians
9:27; I Timothy 4:7-8
I. Avoid idleness. II Samuel 11:1-4