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| Wives, submit to your husbands...uhoh |
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Submission is never an issue for a wife who is married to a husband who loves her as Christ loved the church.
What are some of the characteristics of such a man?
This man does not "rule" by decree but by deed.
This man does not hinder his wife spiritually but helps.
This man does not incapicitate but enables his wife in her ministry.
This man acknowledges his role as head but realizes his wife's role as heart.
This man knows he is not her superior but her servant.
This man in never the final authority. GOD's authority is final.
This man acknowledges the role of a wife according to Proverbs 31.
For this cause (this is why) shall a man (will he) leave his mother and father (where he was center of attention) and cleave (hold onto no matter what) unto his wife (lays down his life for her) and the two (individuals) shall become one flesh (complete).
Men have the idea that women need us. They need us about as much as we need them. We need each other to complete not compete in marriage.
As a husband my greatest accomplishment is not my wife's submission to me but my submission to Christ. When I am submitted to Christ I look for ways to build up, encourage, enable my wife in her ministry. Many times GOD gifts a wife in ministry around and in the home. Do I support my wife (even when it is uncomfortable for me) or do I quench the Spirit?
Most men are just little boys needing approval.
Most women are just little girls needing to feel loved.
When we are able to meet one another's needs marriage is a truly beautiful thing.
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| December 09, 2007 |
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Good morning,
I was just having a discussion about this very thing with (that man) last week. Thank you for this blog and if you dont mind (because you've made it so simple) may I please print this blog out and give it to him? |
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| December 09, 2007 |
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Dear apureheart,
You truly are a man led by God's love and His Spirit! I also have a wonderful husband that builds me up and encourages me constantly! A way to put it is: He has my back and I have his! Leading by rules and with a domineering critical spirit only pushes people away! It belittles those in one's care. It makes them feel less important and used. As Christ's example...we should be gentle and not consider ourselves any better than anyone else!
Truly a wonderfully inspired teaching!
Cathy |
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| December 09, 2007 |
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Song of Solomon 4:12 (NIV)
12 You are a garden locked up, my sister, my bride;
you are a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain
Wise the man who treasures his wife. Indeed, she is a treasure. A treasure locked up, enclosed, sealed. The wise man searches for the key instead of taking it by force and will.
A wise man is tender. He walks among the flowers of the garden careful not to bruise them. He enjoys the varied types of flowers that make up her heart. He does not cut them but lets them grow for he knows that when she knows she is safe the gate will remain unlocked.
He also knows that there is within her is a spring of clear, cold water that can satisfy his thirst. He does not knock down her walls or take this spring by force for he knows that this spring only comes to the surface when she is secure in his love. Better to wait and receive than to take and destroy.
And this man knows that the fountain that gives life to so many is sealed. The "pump" is dry. It needs to be "primed". He pours himself into her and begins to pump life into one who has been sealed for too long. The fountain of a good marriage touches the lives of many.
Wendee--- Who would have ever thought a woman would want to give the man in her life a blog on wives submit to your husbands? LOL Sure, this or anything I write feel free to copy and use however you wish.
forgiven--- Cathy, I've been quiet awhile. You live with the one who will bring you peace over an issue that has troubled your heart. I thank GOD that you are married to such a wise man.
.....peace.....
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| December 09, 2007 |
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The Lord brought me and taught me.... once I live a life of terror and horror...abuse from my first husband and even though I tried to be the type of wife the bible speaks about it wasn't enough for him. His personal pain, his torment, his demons overpowered him and it almost cost me my life.
Now I have a chance to be the wife to a husband that truly loves God and now submission to this man, my husband is my joy... there is no doubt that the Love of Christ can heal all wounds, sealed them up as if they never existed.
Pure as usual your wrtiings touch those areas that are deep and personal, and I celebrate the Christ who lives within you.
Pastor Aminata |
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| December 09, 2007 |
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| Thnaks for making it so clear. The first thing is to have the man in submission to Christ. I think we need a lot more like that in our churches. You are a blessed man and a blessing to many. |
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| December 09, 2007 |
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| Very insightful and needed teaching. I have such a husband and I am most grateful to God for him. |
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| December 11, 2007 |
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| amen , life should be a partnership, between husband and wife, they should help each other grow and with both now working ooutside the home both should help with outside and inside work, not hubby and wife doing outside work and only wife doing inside work. marriage should be equal as we are equal. hugs god bless |
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| December 16, 2007 |
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Amen.... This is so true man I have never heard of it put in this manner this is a awesome way to look at things... WOW this along with your other entries are awesome GOD BLESS have a wonderful christmas...
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| December 16, 2007 |
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| Wow cool!! |
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| February 05, 2008 |
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| Thanks for sharing this. I'm glad I'm not the only male that feels this way. ;) |
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