Homework Assignment 3
Genesis 1:26-27 states that male and female together constitute the image of God. "And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them" (Gen. 1:27). It is the Lord who created the masculine and the feminine and endowed them with different characteristics so that each expresses something different about God. In a healthy marriage, these personality differences must be acknowledged and accepted. There are exceptions, but the male is more likely to be realistic, logical, and holistic in his thinking, while the female is more likely to be idealistic, intuitive, and detailed in her thinking. In general, men are more conscious of a need for achievement and significance, while women desire affection and security. When these differences are accepted by both partners, they become complimentary rather than competitive. The result is that the total becomes greater than the sum of the parts.
Genesis 1:26-27 states that male and female are created in the image of God.
What do you think this means?
How does this affect your sense of self-worth? (Read Ps. 139: 13-16.)
Accepting yourself sets you free to accept your partner. What truth in Genesis 1:27 helps you in the acceptance of your mate? (See also 1 Pet. 3:7.)
Genesis 1:26-27 states that male and female together constitute the image of God. "And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them" (Gen. 1:27). It is the Lord who created the masculine and the feminine and endowed them with different characteristics so that each expresses something different about God. In a healthy marriage, these personality differences must be acknowledged and accepted. There are exceptions, but the male is more likely to be realistic, logical, and holistic in his thinking, while the female is more likely to be idealistic, intuitive, and detailed in her thinking. In general, men are more conscious of a need for achievement and significance, while women desire affection and security. When these differences are accepted by both partners, they become complimentary rather than competitive. The result is that the total becomes greater than the sum of the parts.
Genesis 1:26-27 states that male and female are created in the image of God.
What do you think this means?
How does this affect your sense of self-worth? (Read Ps. 139: 13-16.)
Accepting yourself sets you free to accept your partner. What truth in Genesis 1:27 helps you in the acceptance of your mate? (See also 1 Pet. 3:7.)
