DO I TALK TOO MUCH?
"Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee." Proverbs 25:17
"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise." Proverbs 10:19
"He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit." Proverbs 17:27
"O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom." Job 13:5
"Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." Proverbs 21:23
DO I TALK ENOUGH TO MY HUSBAND, REMAINING OPEN WITH HIM, CAREFULLY COMMUNICATING IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO HIM, ENCOURAGING HIM, PRAISING HIM, AND SEEKING HIS COUNSEL?
"The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness." Proverbs 10:32
"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so." Proverbs 15:7
"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools on foolishness." Proverbs 15:14
AM I WILLING TO WAIT FOR THE RIGHT TIME AND PLACE TO PRAYERFULLY DISCUSS DIFFERENCES WITH MY HUSBAND?
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak." Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 7
"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." Proverbs 29:11
"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him." Proverbs 29:20
"Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment." Ecclesiastes 8:5
AFTER RESPECTFULLY APPEALING TO MY HUSBAND, DO I QUIETLY AND PEACEFUL ACCEPT HIS FINAL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS, EVEN WHEN I DISAGREE WITH HIM?
"The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools." Ecclesiastes 9:17
"Do all things without murmurings and disputings." Philippians 2:14
"Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travial and vexation of spirit." Ecclesiastes 4:6
"For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands; even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement." 1 Peter 3:5-6
DO MY WORDS SHOW REVERENCE FOR MY HUSBAND AS GOD'S APPOINTED HEAD OVER ME, EVEN WHEN HE HAS FAILED, SINNED, OR DEEPLY WRONGED ME?
"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice." Ephesians 4:31
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." Proverbs 25:11
"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning." Proverbs 16:21
"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips." Proverbs 16:23
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IN ALL THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK TO MY HUSBAND IS MY PURPOSE TO HUMBLY SERVE HIM, TO BUILD HIM UP, AND TO BE A MINISTER OF GOD'S GRACE IN HIS LIFE?
"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another." Romans 14:19
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Ephesians 4:29
"Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28
"She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." Proverbs 31:12
DO I KEEP MY WORD WITH MY HUSBAND? DO I HONOR THE PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS THAT I HAVE MADE?
"That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth." Deuteronomy 23:23
"Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain." Proverbs 25:14
"LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?...He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not....He that doeth these things shall never be moved." Pslam 15:1, 4b, 5b
AM I HONEST WITH MY HUSBAND, NOT WITHHOLDING INFORMATION AND BEING CAREFUL TO ALWAYS SAY WHAT IS CLEARLY TRUE?
"Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." 2 Corinthians 8:21
"Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom." Psalm 51:6
"Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right." Proverbs 16:13
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." Ephesians 4:25
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DO THE WORDS I SPEAK TO MY HUSBAND REFLECT A QUIET TRUST IN GOD AS THE SOVEREIGN CONTROLLER OF ALL THAT TAKES PLACE IN MY LIFE?
"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh." Luke 6:45
"Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." 1 Peter 3:3-4
DO THE WORDS I SPEAK TO MY HUSBAND REFLECT REVERENCE FOR HIM AS GOD'S GRACIOUS GIFT AND APPOINTED AUTHORITY OVER ME?
"For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement." 1 Peter 3:5-6
DO I SPEAK TO MY USBAND WITH A RESPECTFUL TONE OF VOICE?
"Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour." Romans 13:7
"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit." Proverbs 15:4
"He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend." Proverbs 22:11
DO I PRAY FOR WISDOM AND WEIGH MY WORDS CAREFULLY BEFORE SPEAKING TO MY HUSBAND?
"Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3
"The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out." Provebs 10:31
"The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself." Ecclesiastes 10:12
"The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness." Proverbs 10:32
WILL I, WITHOUT SHAME, BE BALE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO GOD FOR EVERY WORD I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY HUSBAND?
"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37
"The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords." Psalm 55:21
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The honor which I owe to my husband is: ALL DUE REVERENCE IN WORD DEFINITIONS: Due: 1. That which is owed; that which one contracts to pay, do or perform to another; that which law or justice requires to be paid or done. The service which I covenant to perform to another is his DUE; reverence to the creator is his DUE. 2. That which office, rank, station, social relations, or established rules of right or decorum, require to be given, paid or done. Respect and obedience to parents and magistrates are their DUE. Reverence: Fear mingled with respect and esteem. Veneration ["When quarrels and factions are carried openly, it is a sign that REVERENCE of government is lost." Bacon] Word: 1. An articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language. 2. Talk; discourse. 3. Language; living speech; oral expression. The message was delivered by WORD of mouth. 4. Promise. He gave me his WORD he would pay me. More to come In Him Cysco
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DO I RECOGNIZE AND SEEK TO FULFILL MY GOD-GIVEN ROLE AS HELPER TO MY HUSBAND?
"And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." Genesis 2:18
"For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man." 1Corinthians 11:8-9
DO I SEEK TO SUBMIT TO MY HUSBAND IN THE SAME WAY THAT JESUS SUBMITTED TO HIS FATHER?
"...but committed himself to him that judgeth righteouly...Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands." 1Peter 2:23b and 3:1a
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29
"Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." John 4:34
IS MY ATTITUDE TOWARD MY HUSBAND AN ACCURATE PICTURE OF THE BELIEVER'S REVERENCE AND LOVE FOR CHRIST?
"Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing." Ephesians 5:24
"For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church." Ephesians 5:31-32
DO I TRUST GOD TO LEAD ME THROUGH MY HUSBAND, WORKING ALL THINGS OUT FOR MY ULTIMATE GOOD?
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11
"But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive." Genesis 50:20
AM I CHOOSING TO HONOUR MY HUSBAND'S POSITION AS HEAD OVER ME (EVEN WHN HIS ACTIONS, OR LACK OF THEM, MAY BE SINFUL) BECAUSE OF MY DESIRE TO OBEY GOD?
"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." Ephesians 5:22
"Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully." 1 Peter 2:18-19
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DO I DAILY STUDY THE BIBLE, SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND GOD'S WORD AND HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE? DOES GOD'S WORD GOVERN MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY HUSBAND?
"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple." Psalm 119:130
"Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." Psalm 143:10
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." Proverbs 4:7
"She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms." Proverbs 31:17
"I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart." Psalm 40:8
"So shall my word be that goeth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
"I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food." Job 23:12b
DO I ACKNOWLEDGE AND HUMBLY REST IN THE FACT THAT GOD, IN HIS LOVING SOVEREIGNITY, HAS PLACED MY HUSBAND OVER ME?
"Bit I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." 1 Corinthians 11:3
"For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church; and he is the saviour of the body." Ephesians 5:23
"LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child." Psalm 131:1-2
"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls. as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you." Hebrews 13:17
DO I RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COVENANT MADE WITH MY HUSBAND BEFORE GOD?
"When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay." Ecclesistes 5:4-5
"For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name...So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows." Psalm 61:5 and 8
"Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Matthew 19:6
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HAVE I PUT MY FAITH IN CHRIST'S DEATH AND RESURRECTION AS THE ONLY MEANS OF SALVATION? "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 DO I TRULY FEAR GOD AND SEEK BY HIS GRACE, TO OBEY HIM? IS MY RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM EVEN MORE IMPORTANT TO ME THAN MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY HUSBAND? "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me." Matthew 10:37 "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31:30 "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3 "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength; this is the first commandment." Mark 12:30 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2 IS MY GOAL IN MY MARRIAGE TO PLEASE GOD OR TO PLEASE MYSELF? "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Revelation 4:11 "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do hid good pleasure." Philippians 2:13 "Whether therefor ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." John 15:16 "So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." Romans 8:8 "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead; and that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 DO I RECOGNIZE THAT I CAN BRING GLORY TO GOD BY HONOURING AND OBEYING MY HUSBAND? "To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed." Titus 2:5 "...but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things." Titus 2:10 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16 More to Follow In Him Cysco
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