“A man who is in honor, yet does not understand, Is like the beasts that perish”. Ps 49:20
And now for men and husbands, here are some of the general practices that make for a godly marriage, one that follows God’s plan. A man in tune with what God's Word teaches, will begin to cultivate intentional priorities that reflect God’s desires for him as a man. I like to call these:
A PRIORITY OF KIND WORDS: A godly husband will practice one of the simplest, yet most neglected, ways of communicating love - by way of words spoken kindly, warmly, and directly toward his wife. John 7:46. The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this Man!”
A PRIORITY OF TENDERNESS: A husband who believes his primary ministry is marriage will express his love by giving her a lot of tenderness, respect, chivalry, and courtesy (Eh. 5:28; Col. 3:19; 1 Cor. 13:4, 5). Do not use jokes about her or make cutting remarks to her in front of other people. Speak to her in a gentle and respectful way. Treat her as you would a valuable jewel rather than a piece of garbage can.
A PRIORITY OF PRAISING HER: A husband who believes his primary ministry is marriage will love her by expressing appreciation and praise generously and in large doses (1 Pet. 3:7; Prov. 31:28).
Any husband who does these things will be honoured by his wife, but the man that does not understand and practice this principle will be like beasts that perish. No wonder, some men act like beast by beating their wives. Isn’t it wonderful that God gave us a set of plans so that we would know how to be the best husband or wife? We have a set of guidelines to know just who we should marry: what they would look like, act like, and so on. God has provided a completely detailed set of instructions for how to recognize the absolutely right person to marry if you are looking, or the exact set of operating instructions to become the best husband or wife if you are already married. That is what so much of God's Word is written about: How we can please and serve God in the relationship and activity that will span most of our earthly lives.
And now for men and husbands, here are some of the general practices that make for a godly marriage, one that follows God’s plan. A man in tune with what God's Word teaches, will begin to cultivate intentional priorities that reflect God’s desires for him as a man. I like to call these:
A PRIORITY OF KIND WORDS: A godly husband will practice one of the simplest, yet most neglected, ways of communicating love - by way of words spoken kindly, warmly, and directly toward his wife. John 7:46. The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this Man!”
A PRIORITY OF TENDERNESS: A husband who believes his primary ministry is marriage will express his love by giving her a lot of tenderness, respect, chivalry, and courtesy (Eh. 5:28; Col. 3:19; 1 Cor. 13:4, 5). Do not use jokes about her or make cutting remarks to her in front of other people. Speak to her in a gentle and respectful way. Treat her as you would a valuable jewel rather than a piece of garbage can.
A PRIORITY OF PRAISING HER: A husband who believes his primary ministry is marriage will love her by expressing appreciation and praise generously and in large doses (1 Pet. 3:7; Prov. 31:28).
Any husband who does these things will be honoured by his wife, but the man that does not understand and practice this principle will be like beasts that perish. No wonder, some men act like beast by beating their wives. Isn’t it wonderful that God gave us a set of plans so that we would know how to be the best husband or wife? We have a set of guidelines to know just who we should marry: what they would look like, act like, and so on. God has provided a completely detailed set of instructions for how to recognize the absolutely right person to marry if you are looking, or the exact set of operating instructions to become the best husband or wife if you are already married. That is what so much of God's Word is written about: How we can please and serve God in the relationship and activity that will span most of our earthly lives.
Today, whoever we are, and where ever we are in our life, we can be praying about our life and marriage and the lives and marriages of those we love—from God's Word!
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