Timeless Truths: Wives, Don’t You Know? Questions 5-7
This is the second in the series of blogs titled: Built 2 Last
Timeless Truths: Wives, Don’t You Know? Questions 5-7
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
Jesus speaking in Matthew 7:24 [NIV]
If you’re married or contemplating marriage, do you love each other enough to care about each other’s needs?
In spite of the title of this post, the message is targeted at husbands.
Last week we looked at questions 1-4. Here’s a quick summary.
Men, does your wife know
1. You have the stability and direction of a spiritual leader?
The Needed Response: Forget about yourself.
Men must choose to serve out of love.
Men, does your wife know
2. Only she can meet vital needs in your life and work?
The Needed Response: Velvet and steel [tenderness and toughness].
This takes time and effort.
Men, does your wife know
3. You cherish her and delight in her as a person?
Unmet expectations lead to frustrations.
The Needed Response: Words of affection.
Frustration leads to bitterness.
Men, does your wife know
4. You understand her by protecting her in areas of her limitations?
The Needed Response: Ears and elbows [listen and work].
Both partners are required to pay attention to this.
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Men, does your wife know
5. You enjoy spending quality time in intimate conversation?
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. [Proverbs 12:25]
The Needed Response: Regular dates.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church, and gave Himself up for her to make her holy… [Ephesians 5:25]
Men must choose to spend intimate time out of love.
Men, does your wife know
6. You are aware of her presences even when your mind is on other matters?
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. [1 Peter 3:7]
Don’t treat your wife like she could make it on her own, even though she could, and you both know it.
The Needed Response: Meaningful touches.
Don’t get so busy that we can’t do this.
Men, does your wife know
7. You make investments in her life that will expand and fulfill her world?
…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control [Galatians 5:22-23].
The Needed Response: Appreciation and affirmation.
Find multiple ways to sow the fruit of the Spirit in the life of your wife.
If money or time were not an issue, what would you like to be, have, or do that you’re not being, having, or doing now?
Thanks to Dr. Keith Newman for essential teachings in this post.
Next Thursday's Timeless Truths Series: Husbands, Who Needs Directions?
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