COVENANT WARRIORS
He [Jesus] told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery against her.
WAKEUP CALL: GODLY ADVICE FOR HUSBANDS REGARDING THEIR WIVES
"[Y]ou husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered."
- 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT)
Men listen up. A wife is not weak nor is she inferior--and she is your responsibility. Men are hard but brittle. Women are soft but tough. (Thank you Dr. Mike Gorrie for that.) Her strengths are a compliment to yours...but be advised: your words to her will hurt far more than hers to you. They scar her soul and rip apart her heart. Treat her with tenderness and love so the Lord will receive your prayers. He does not tolerate harsh treatment of the wife of your covenant.
"The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord."
- Proverbs 18:22 (NLT)
Men, the most important thing you can ever remember about the wife of your youth is that she is a treasure. She is a gift from God--a blessing without compare. Do not ever forget that! When was the last time you treated a gift from a friend/family member harshly, abusively, or without care? Treat your wife the same way you would the most precious and delicate piece of china--only better.
"If thou hast vowed any thing to God, defer not to pay it: for an unfaithful and foolish promise displeaseth him: but whatsoever thou hast vowed, pay it. And it is much better not to vow, than after a vow not to perform the things promised. Give not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin: and say not before the angel: There is no providence: lest God be angry at thy words, and destroy all the works of thy hands. "
Ecclesiastes 5:3-5 (Douay-Rheims 1899 American)
Men, when you vow before God on your wedding day He is fully involved in the process--and He expects you to follow through. If you do not do as you promise the Lord won't wait for the Devil to thump you on the head--He will do it himself. He will not hear excuses. "I was young." "I didn't know any better." "I wasn't a believer." God's laws affect believers and unbelievers alike--just like gravity.
LOVE... HONOR... CHERISH...
Do not take these words lightly, for I assure you God takes them VERY seriously. "And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
"For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything.
"For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her..."
- Ephesians 5:20-25 (NLT)
Men, we have a tendency to seize upon the passage that says wives should submit to us. The reality is...not only does the husband have to submit to his wife but he must also love her as Christ did. This means you must be willing to DIE for her! There is no sacrifice too great for a husband on behalf of his wife--including death. Remember this, always.
And further, when your wife submits to you, she is offering you her heart and entrusting it to your care. Handle it gently. It is the most vulnerable part of her and it does not easily heal when bruised.
To die for your wife is to die to your flesh and your pride! Do not LORD over her with your leadership, rather, love her as an equal. Put her needs before you own in all things and involve her in everything.
"Rejoice in the wife of your youth.
She is a loving deer, a graceful doe.
Let her breasts satisfy you always.
May you always be captivated by her love.
Why be captivated, my son, by an immoral woman,
or fondle the breasts of a promiscuous woman?
For the Lord sees clearly what a man does,
examining every path he takes.
An evil man is held captive by his own sins;
they are ropes that catch and hold him.
He will die for lack of self-control;
he will be lost because of his great foolishness."
- Proverbs 5:18-23 (NLT)
Men, this is no not just good advice--it is a stern warning and a command, too. A survey noted that ninety-five percent of men who were unfaithful to their wives admitted regret. Given the chance to do it over again they would have remained faithful to their partner. The grass is NOT greener on the other side of the fence. God has given you a partner, a gift, a treasure. Cherish her!
The consequences of infidelity can last a lifetime. Cherish the wife of your youth!!!!
LINKS TO MARRIAGE RESOURCES
(A wife regarding her Godly husband.)
"His mouth is sweetness itself;
he is desirable in every way.
Such, O women of Jerusalem,
is my lover, my friend"
- Song 5:16 (NLT)
Copyright © 2009 By J. Smith This site was inspired by my wife and life's love, Neona. "Until death do us part."
CHRISTIANS STANDING FOR THE TRUTH OF MARRIAGE
And if a woman divorces her husband and marries someone else, she commits adultery.” - Mark 10:11-12 (NLT)
Don't wait until she's gone before you realize these truths!
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UNTIL DEATH US DO PART.
UNTIL DEATH US DO PART.
UNTIL DEATH US DO PART.
