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Sep. 4, 2009 - And the two shall become one
Cookie dough
Pretty good on its own
Chocolate Chips
Pretty good on their own
Together
An amazing creation
Separated
Not very good
This is a perfect illustration of God's plan for marriage. Once a husband and wife become one unit, they are NOT to be separated.
Broken marriages lead to broken people and is a huge contributor to our broken society.
Just a little PSA from me ;)
9 years now, more than 1/3 of my life! Praise God for the astounding work he's done in those 9 years, because it certainly was no doing of mine!
Marriage is meant to be a miniature of heaven —
a fragment of the celestial blessedness,
let down into this world.
Marriage is meant to be a little sanctuary, into which husband and wife may flee from earth's storms and dangers, where in love's shelter, their hearts fed with affection's daily bread — they may dwell in quiet peace.
Marriage is meant to be a shelter in which,
covered from the frosts of the world
and shielded from its cold and tempests —
two lives may grow together into richest beauty,
realizing their sweetest dreams of happiness,
blending in whatever things are true,
whatever things are pure,
and attaining the finest possibilities of godly character.
Marriage is meant to be a holy ark, floating on the wild floods of human life — like Noah's ark on the deluge, bearing to heaven's gates, to the harbor of glory — the lives which God has shut within its doors.
A godly marriage is
a little nook in the very heart of God,
where faithful souls are held close to the Father's heart,
and carried safely, amid dangers and sorrows,
to the home above!
We Are Called... to bless our husbands, not to bless our sober husbands.
We Are Called... to honor our husbands, not to honor our wise husbands.
We Are Called... to submit to our husbands, not to submit to our tender husbands.
We Are Called... to respect our husbands, not to respect our selfless husbands.
We Are Called... to serve our husbands, not to serve our faithful husbands.
We Are Called... to praise our husbands, not to praise our industrious husbands.
We Are Called... to fellowship with our husbands, not to fellowship with our thoughtful husbands.
We Are Called... to be kind to our husbands, not to be kind to our appreciative husbands.
We Are Called... to love and adore these men that God has united us with, for better or for worse. Our assignment doesn't change with our husband's moods or behavior.
Let us call upon the Lord for the strength (that He has promised us!) to do His will, and for the comfort and peace our hearts yearn for during these times that can be so dark and so lonely. Let us encourage one another to have faith, to trust, and to hope in the Lord, and to learn to rest in His care when the cares of this world weigh us down.
As a helper to our husbands:
We should have knowledge on what the Bible says of womanhood and wifely duties. We should embrace this design and encourage and equip others (especially our daughters) to do the same.
We must value the differences between men and women (these are God's design) and not be threatened by male headship. Submission has nothing to do with status, it is about obedience to God.
We should be women of prayer
We should understand the importance of domestic duties and the ministry of hospitality.
We must have devotion to home life
We should prepare a safe place where troubled hearts can find rest and comfort.
We must realize that living to God's glory is beyond our ability, and only at the cross will we find the grace to do so.
And we must involve and train our daughters in these ministries as well!
Ephesians 5:33 says "let the wife see that she respects her husband". Many women think their husbands need to earn respect before the wife can give it. This is wrong. It is the world's view, in opposition God's command. Even if a husband seems unrespectable, his wife can honor him by respecting his position as the head of the household.
Too often these days we hear that love in conditional. Every day we hear about how someone has fallen out of love with their spouse. Real love is intentional. It is a choice. It is an act of will. It is not "I'll love you as long as you are acting the way I want". Respect is also a choice. It is given because the Lord requires that respect be given.
Do you speak to your husband and about your husband with respect? How did you learn to treat your husband? From a godly example? From the Bible? Or from worldly television shows that are filled with women who degrade men? Treating your husband with loving respect, even if he doesn't deserve it is God's will! We must watch our actions, our facial expressions, our words and our tone.God sees and hears. Our children are also hearing and seeing. Do your children see respect for your husband? Our attitudes and words are shaping the next generation!
What about when you feel your husband is making wrong choices? Should you still show respect and submit to him? Yes! God's command does NOT change according to circumstances. This is where faith and trust really come in to play. In these situations it is our role to wait on God. To have patience and determine His will. Remember God can lead our husbands in the way they should go (whether he is a believer or not). God can also fix any mistake our husbands may make. By showing respect and Biblically submitting to our husbands, we are making a much bigger impact than if we had nagged and fought and "won" our way. And in the event of bad choices we as wives should be available to help our husbands fix it (if they ask us) with kindness and love, not holding their wrong doings over their heads. This endears them to us and the light of Jesus will clearly shine through us.
I was reading today and some scripture was put in a whole new light for me. In the church blogs last week I had touched on how marriage is modeled after the intimacy that exists in a relationship with God (we are Christ's bride). God's plan for order in marriage is a woman submitting to her husband the way Jesus submitted to the Father's will. The problem is men are not perfect. We do not live in an ideal world with faultless men. We are all sinners, even our beloved husbands.
1 Peter 2:21 Be submissive... not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. 19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what credit is it if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us,leaving usan example, that you should follow His steps: 22" He committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth";[h] 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; 24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
1 Likewise wives, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.
1 Peter 2: 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—
It is so easy to feel sorry for myself, and think its his own fault I'm angry at him. But that is not what God wants from us. Christ was a perfect example of suffering for God's glory. The Bible says we are to submit to our husbands the same way Christ submitted to God's will and went to the cross. Not only when it is easy to submit! Submission to our husbands begins and ends with obeying God.
And I could not leave out the following verses with so much wisdom for us as wives 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.
HELP MEET CHEAT SHEET 1. Refuse to miss a day of Bible Reading Do not read in front of your husband – keep it private so that you don’t appear more spiritual. 2. Pray before reading your Bible, “Open my eyes, Lord.” 3. Teach the Word to your children 4. Make a commitment to prayer. 5. Make a habit of prayer. 6. Acknowledge any sin God reveals to you and confess it to the Lord. 7. Pray for your husband. 8. Pray for your children. 9. Seek to know your God-given role as a wife and mother. Find books, sermons on CD or DVD and study and meditate on God’s Word and the teachings that apply to the most important things in your life: being a wife and mother! 10. Keep a song of praise in your heart at all times. 11. Keep a prayer in your mind at all times. “Lord, be with me at work at this moment and let me be a testimony.” “Lord, give me the energy to joyfully do my job for just five more minutes.” “Lord, thank you for the home you have provided me.” “Lord, thank you for this hot running water.” “Lord, thank you for a husband and children. Help me to be the wife and mother You want me to be.” “Lord, bless my child and help her to grow to be a strong Christian.” “Lord, bless my husband wherever he is at this moment.” “Lord, I am so angry right now, I’m just going to tell you about it.” “Lord, I am so hurt right now, I’m just going to tell you about it.” 12. Study and know your husband. 13. Be a servant to your husband. "Let me get that! (water, keys, coat, shoes, seconds at dinner, ketchup, dessert, the remote, a snack, a tool, etc.)" Keep his clothes clean and put away so that they are easy to find. Keep his “area” neat (favorite chair, desk, his side of the bed, his toiletries) 14. Follow his leadership at the slightest opportunity (where to eat out, how to handle a home situation, whether or not to go somewhere, whether or not to buy something, what to watch on TV, how to fix something, etc.) 15. Readily accept his advice for any situation and acknowledge that it is good advice, and thank him for it. 16. Don’t be contentious or resistant to him in your spirit. 17. Don’t embarrass your husband (your speech, appearance, behavior, neglect of your family or home) 18. Prepare for his arrival each day (make sure his first perception of the house is that it is clean—even if it’s only the entry way and the area where he sits to relax, have a smile on your face, freshen your hair, clothes, or make-up, have the children clean and occupied, and have a smile on your face.) 19. Never belittle him or make cutting remarks of any kind, even in jest. 20. Speak a sincere word of praise or appreciation whenever possible: “Thank you for fixing that. I’m so fortunate to have a husband who can do that.” “Absolutely you made the right decision.” “You are absolutely right.” “You couldn’t have handled that (work situation, etc.) better. “That was very smart.” “That was totally the right thing to do.” 21. Meet his gaze showing your love and acceptance of him—do not avert your eyes to show your hurt or disapproval and to punish him. 22. Respond readily to his physical affection. Do not be stiff when receiving a hug or a kiss. Do not resist sexual advances: Pray instead. God will provide the grace. 23. Offer a warm hug, a warm smile, and an unexpected kiss of approval and appreciation. 24. Do not be financially independent. Let him control the finances. Even if you have always controlled and balanced the checkbook, start checking with him on budget amounts and spending decisions. Immediately concede to his input of any kind. Look for every opportunity to praise his wise financial decisions. Do not spend his money foolishly—make sure he never has to worry about how his wife will spend his money. Check with him on any purchase that is not a necessity. Do not argue or resist his financial decisions, even if you know they are bad ones. Pray instead. (Your silence and support is actually more powerful of an influence —try it and you will see!) Remember that whatever decision your husband makes, it is God’s will for you. Your resistance and interference will actually cause more problems. 25. Do not take matters into your own hands. Defer to your husband’s decisions whenever possible. 26. Do not be your husband’s conscience. 27. Do not nag. Ever. It is never a life or death matter. 28. Show loyalty to him at all times. Never seek counsel outside of him without his approval. 29. Encourage and wholeheartedly support any idea or goal he shares with you. 30. Listen with your eyes, your ears, and be aware of your body language. It doesn’t matter how busy you are. He cannot talk forever. Stop and listen and show him he is important to you and that you support him. 31. Share his excitement over anything. 32. Laugh at his jokes 33. Look at him with admiration when he is around his peers to inspire their respect. (It is your job from the Lord to reverence him and to make him look good at all times.) 34. Always seek to make him look successful. 35. Spend the time and effort needed on your appearance because it shows you reverence your husband. 36. Dress to please your husband. 37. Dress modestly so he does not worry that you may be trying to attract other men. 38. Remember what your husband likes: Cook his favorite meals. Keep his favorite snacks handy. Keep his favorite beverages handy. Keep his remote handy and the batteries working. Wear clothing you know he likes on you. Wear your hair the way you know he likes. Wear a perfume you know he likes. 39. Care for your clothes and his clothes. Eliminate unused clothes. 40. Create order in his environment (one step at a time is fine) Organize the bathroom cabinets Organize his socks and underwear and keep it that way. Make a permanent and tidy place for his pocket stuff (wallet, keys, change, receipts, screws, batteries, business cards). Keep track of his “stuff” however you can 41. Keep the home free of clutter 42. Train your children to be neat, clean and organized 43. Keep a meek and quiet spirit 44. Do not speak in anger 45. Stop a backbiting tongue by silence (Proverbs 26:20) 46. Ask your husband your spiritual questions. 47. Expect nothing from him (put all your expectation for fulfillment on the Lord, especially in moments where you feel empty or alone) 48. Do not have the “marriage is teamwork and you’re not pulling your share” attitude. YOU commit 100% to your husband, regardless of how you think he is performing (you will only answer to God in the end for the kind of wife you were to your husband). 49. Learn to prioritize (quick prayers often clear up moments or days of confusion). 50. Organize one drawer, shelf, or area a day until your home has a place for everything and everything in its place—then keep it there. 51. Train the children so that they make him proud. 52. Train the children to love him and respect him. 53. Never say a bad word about your husband to your children. Don’t even suggest in any way to them that he is not the “dad” he should be. 54. Do not try to solve any of his problems without his consent. 55. Overlook his faults. 56. Overlook his little mistakes. 57. Overlook his big mistakes. 58. Forgive any offense that hurts you as quickly as you can (urgent prayer will take care of this—pray until you feel your anger subside and your pleasure in your husband return.At first this may take a few days. After a while, you will cut it to a few hours. With continued practice, you will be able to forgive, with prayer and God’s help, within a few minutes to a few seconds) 59. Remember DAILY back to the beginning of your relationship and all the things that attracted you to him. Recall the smiles you had for him them and smile them all again. 60. Stop for one minute and thank the Lord for your husband. 61. Pray for God to bless your husband as the leader of your home and as the provider for your family. 62. Smile. 63. Laugh. 64. Have joy. 65. Be lighthearted and create a lighthearted mood in your home. 66. Make him proud of his home, his wife, and his children. 67. Make sure that he would be proud to invite his boss to dinner. 68. Ask him for advice whenever you can, and always take it seriously—and tell him what good advice it is. 69. When he tells you about his work, tell him how good he is at his job, in his position, and praise his strengths at work (his leadership, his diligence, his honesty, his integrity). 70. Try to make all your words positive. 71. Never talk bad about his friends or coworkers. Do not affirm when he talks bad about someone. You can nod sympathetically, but do not verbally agree. 72. Do not be negative. 73. Keep your speech clean and pretty—becoming to a lovely wife with a sweet spirit. 74. Do not correct him. Especially in front of others. Let it go unless your life is on the line. 75. Do not criticize him about anything. Not even about a shirt, how his hair looks, how he spends his time, what he spent his money on, or…anything. 76. Pray for God’s strength and grace whenever—WHENEVER—you feel tired, angry, or that you just can’t do it. Even if it means praying 2,000 times a day. All you have to say is one word, “HELP!” He will. 77. Pray for God to reveal to you the opportunity to do something on this list whenever possible.
Romans 15:2-3 tells us, "Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. For even Christ did not please Himself . . ." Who is your closest neighbor?
Your husband. How can you edify (build, improve) your mate and thereby enhance his self-worth? By discovering—and doing—what pleases him.
If you are creative, pleasing your mate may be a natural part of your personality. But a less creative person may need some coaching in becoming a partner pleaser. And all of us need an occasional cue card to remind us to reach out. Here are a few ideas:
1. Write him a letter and send it to his office, or put a love note in his lunchbox or briefcase.
2. Prepare his favorite meal.
3. Arrange an evening out for just the two of you.
4. Wear his favorite dress with your hair done the way he likes it.
5. Purchase something small and frivolous for him that he won't buy himself.
6. Give him a nicely framed picture of yourself, or of you and the children, for his office.
7. Surprise him with an all-expense-paid trip to do something he likes, such as golf, fishing, or hunting trip.
8. Put the children to bed early and prepare a candlelight dinner.
9. Do something that especially pleased him when you were dating.
10. Read Scriptures and pray with (and FOR) him regularly.
11. Take walks together.
12. Keep your junk out of the garage.
13. Greet your husband warmly after work.
14. Wear his favorite negligee or buy a new nightgown to add sizzle to your evening attire.
15. Clean out the car for him.
Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference in your marriage.
Pick out something you haven't tried before; don't give complacency a foothold in your marriage relationship.
I was asked about some books today about being a Godly wife.
First off start with the best book! The Bible itself!
Proverbs 31, Titus 2, Ephesians 5
Next the book that has made HUGE differences for us was Created to Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl. I know this books stirs up lots of controversy, but I really question if I would still be married without it. I was given it as a new believer, and it was my first taste of what God has to say about being a wife. All I had known until then was what the world teaches, and that hadn't gotten me far. So I read through it Bible in hand looking up every scripture reference and putting them into action. My husband noticed the changes right away (I had not told him I was reading or changing anything) and he still to this day (as an unbeliever) tells friends and coworkers how much HE loved the book and what it has done for us!
I had read the Elizabeth George book , and recommend it to those who find Helpmeet too harsh. It was good but it didn't really inspire change in me. (I do LOVE her as a whole though). There is also a Bible Study to go with it.
Martha Pearce has a book called the Excellent Wife which is also very good.
Here is a blog I wrote when reading it:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/angelnavywife/338107/
And Elizabeth Elliot has a book about it too (I haven't read it but I read Keep a Quiet Heart by her that had excerpts that were SOO full of Godly wisdom)
and old blog from when I was reading this:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/angelnavywife/320934/
And then the famous Power of a Praying Wife.
And here is an awesome FREE resource:
http://www.doorposts.net/free_resources/prayer_for_my_husband.pdf
and if you like that they have more great resources:
http://www.doorposts.net/free_resources.asp
I've also used this:
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/topics/downloads/index.php?id=9473
Do you ever just stop and thank God for your spouse?
Ecclesiastes 4
9 Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?
I'm truly blessed that on a number of occasions in the last 10 years God has made it clear to me that this is teh man He chose for me. Through any of our struggles and difficulties (and EVERY marraige has them) the one thing I can fall back on is knowing I am living His will by being the best wife I can be. When I am hurting and suffering I know in the end it will be for a greater outcome.
Proverbs 31: 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29 " Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
This morning I read a blog I had printed out last week that I never managed to get to, and it spoke of almost exactly the same thing! I want to paste some excerpts of it. Well it was really the quotes from a book I've been meaning to read that struck me more than her commentary:
FROM THE EXCELLENT WIFE BY MARTHA PEACE No skill will help a wife more in conflict with her husband than the ability to communicate biblically. Biblical communication is based on teh principles of God's Word. God's desire for a wife is to train her tongue to respond properly in every situation. It can be done. Getting control of her tongue is one of the wife's first steps in biblically submitting herself to God and her husband.
This will take much practice and prayer. If a wife is frightened, frustrated or angry, at first it may be difficult for her to think straight about what she should say or do. But, by God's grace, she can learn. A wife can learn how to biblically respond to her husband in a God-honoring way.
God-honoring responses are gentle, loving in tone, and edifying to the hearer. For example, instead of "snapping" at her husband in a harsh manner, a godly wife thinks about what she is going to say and how she is going to say it. Then, she responds with great care. That is God-honoring speech.
"Giving a 'blessing instead' is not easy. It is especially difficult if a wife is struggling with bitter feelings such as hurt and resentment. She may even balk at the idea thinking bitterly, 'But he doesn't deserve it!' That may seem true from a human perspective, but blessing him with kindness is one of God's most gracious and powerful ways.
Failure to communicate biblically is sin -- disobedience to God. A wife's own sin always makes her situation worse. But she can honor God with her obedience, by following the admonition of Ephesians 4:29, "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear." Her tongue will become an instrument of God's grace. In this there is not only protection, but blessing.
So I've read "Created To Be His Helpmeet" I've read the Bible's instructions to be a good wife, I "know" what I am SUPPOSED to do, but actually doing it when I'm being yelled at for something that is truly out of my control (or even is my fault is still hard) leaves little time for me to stop and think of how I should react and makes it easy for my flesh to react without my brain (in the form of snapping right back at him)
So I spent the last week working on this. When I want to respond in a grouchy way I decided to just give him my biggest goofiest smile and then as he is bewildered, think of the right way to react. Well it worked! At first he was so confused he couldn't go on being frustrated at me, then he'd start cracking up at what a goofball I am and the moment would be diffused! After a few days I even slipped up and made a snark comment back to him, and because I had done so good early in the week it caught him off guard and he asked what happened to my goofy smile! And again the situation was diffused!
Marraige is stressful and even the best marriages have issues, but I learned smiling works! Debi Pearl said it over and over to smile till you mean it towards your husband and your children ( if you just smile at your children for no reason it becomes habit, and you start feeling happier just because you are smiling, its so strange!) But I had to post my little testimony that it works!
Submision Elisabeth Elliot's definition of submission (I also really love what Debi Pearl has to say on the subject but it isn't so easy to type up, so go read her book!)
A Christian woman in submission to God recognizes the divinely assigned authority of her husband (be clear that he DIDN'T earn this, he received it by appointment). She then sets about lending her full strength to helping him do what he's supposed to do, be what he's supposed to be(her head). She's not always trying to get her own way she's trying to make it easier for him to do his job. She seeks to contribute to HIS purpose, not scheme how to accomplish her own!
Decided to pull up an old blog on the subject and post it here:
So I actally got this in my bulletins as a "Can you believe this junk" type of thing. It really makes me sad, yes it sounds archaic in modern views, but is it really that awful? I for one DO many of these things (and strive to do the rest, though I still struggle). It is God's will for us as wives.
"And the Lord God said, Itis not good that the man should be alone; I will make a HELPER for him...And from the rib which the Lord God had taken from man,he made a woman, and brought her to the man" (Genesis 2:18, 22)
Women were never made to be the same as men. I'm not saying we are inferior, just that we were CREATED with a diferent purpose. To be helpers to our husbands. Our role is clearly defined in the Bible!
3Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. 4Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, 5to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. (Titus 2)
Anyhow, I could go on forever. It makes me sad to see how families are so broken down, and its because the God given roles are not being followed. I recomend the book (Created To Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl) SOO much. I can even get you a copy much cheaper than list price if you are interested. It has changed my life and marraige a million times over. Even with Peter not being a Christian, it has made a huge difference and he backs up my recomending this book 100 percent. There is NO way better than God's way, and you'll never know that till you live it. He has a plan SO MUCH better than any plan we could ever come up with.
Anyhow if you'd like to hear more about specific ways its helped us feel free to email me!
1 Corinthians 11:3 But 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 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Ephesians 5:23 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 5:24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
1 Timothy 2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
Ten Commandments for Wives
1. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind; and you shall love your husband as yourself. You shall not make your husband into an idol, but you shall love, honor, respect and submit to him as unto the Lord.
2. You shall not take your husband's name in vain through gossip, slander, criticism, complaint or mockery; but you shall bless him both privately and publicly.
3. You shall work heartily as directed by the Lord and your husband, not by your own ideas of what should be done. You shall not be so busy working that you neglect to get alone with God every day. During this quiet time, you shall pray diligently for your husband.
4. You shall honor your mother and father, but you shall not elevate their position or opinions above your husband's.
5 You shall not resent or revile or hate your husband, but you shall grant him grace, forgiveness and mercy and love.
6. You shall not commit adultery, nor shall you think lustfully toward another man; but you shall thank God for your husband and be pleased with him.
7 You shall not steal from your husband. You shall not steal his marriage by threatening divorce. Nor steal his wife by leaving him alone all the time. Nor steal his time by placing unnecessary demands on him. Nor steal his joy by complaining. Nor steal his peace by endless nagging. Nor steal glances from other men by wearing provocative clothes and causing them to stumble. This defrauds your husband of an honorable wife, the other man of pure thoughts, and the other man's wife of her husband's faithfulness
8 You shall not lie to your husband, but you shall speak the truth in love. You shall practice a quiet and gentle spirit.
9 You shall not covet another woman's husband, or compare yours to him. Nor shall you covet her children and friends,
10. You shall not covet another woman's home, appearance, fashions, possessions, talents and gifts, or any other thing that is hers; but you shall be content with all God has given to you.
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