Monday, February 23, 2009
The Trusting Heart
(Proverbs 31:10-15)
Good marriages are built upon trust. Of course, trust is a two-way street. The wife must trust the husband with her heart—her feelings, emotions, dreams, and desires. Because of his position, the husband holds the keys to his wife’s happiness.
The husband must also be able to trust his wife. In fact, a woman’s fidelity to her husband’s leadership, reputation, and intimacy should be so sterling as to engender trust from her husband’s heart, not just his head. In other words, the wife should be so trustworthy as to never give her husband the slightest doubts about his confidence in her.
Practically speaking, ladies, that means that your husband should trust you in every aspect of life. For example, he should trust you to never abuse credit cards. He should have absolute confidence that you will not reveal private matters to others—even your very best friend. He should “rest assured” that you use your time profitably, rather than “hanging out” on facebook. (Ouch.)
Once a woman gains the “heart trust” of her husband, her position in his eyes is virtually unshakable. Heart trust expands the wife’s freedom and eliminates the husband’s anxiety. A husband’s heart trust is one of the most valuable possessions a wife can gain.
Of the virtuous woman it is written, “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her.” May it be said of you.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wisdom for the Wife - 4
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Strong Survive
(Proverbs 31:17-20)
Traditional gender roles dictate the quality of “strength” as a fundamentally masculine quality. We think of muscle-bound weight lifters and rugged steel mill workers. Images of the strong, independent man abound—and rightly so.
Strength, however, is also an attribute rightly ascribed to the virtuous woman. The Bible says, “She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.” In a manner of speaking, she’s feminine; but she ain’t no wimp! Strength, then, is a praiseworthy attribute of every truly virtuous lady.
How should a woman be strong? Certainly, she should be physically strong. Though not a body builder, she should be able to handle physical tasks such as cleaning and laundry without fatigue. Beyond that, she should be mentally strong. That is, she should be able to handle stress and issues without constantly appealing to her husband for help “with every little thing.” She should be able to handle the children until hubby gets home. The strong woman does not call her husband at work every fifteen minutes to whine about her current embroilment with the kids.
Of course, and most importantly, she should be strong spiritually. The strong woman has a strong tie to Heaven. The strong woman has strong confidence in God. The strong woman survives, because the strong woman loves and serves the Lord Jesus, first and foremost.
The Strong Survive
(Proverbs 31:17-20)
Traditional gender roles dictate the quality of “strength” as a fundamentally masculine quality. We think of muscle-bound weight lifters and rugged steel mill workers. Images of the strong, independent man abound—and rightly so.
Strength, however, is also an attribute rightly ascribed to the virtuous woman. The Bible says, “She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.” In a manner of speaking, she’s feminine; but she ain’t no wimp! Strength, then, is a praiseworthy attribute of every truly virtuous lady.
How should a woman be strong? Certainly, she should be physically strong. Though not a body builder, she should be able to handle physical tasks such as cleaning and laundry without fatigue. Beyond that, she should be mentally strong. That is, she should be able to handle stress and issues without constantly appealing to her husband for help “with every little thing.” She should be able to handle the children until hubby gets home. The strong woman does not call her husband at work every fifteen minutes to whine about her current embroilment with the kids.
Of course, and most importantly, she should be strong spiritually. The strong woman has a strong tie to Heaven. The strong woman has strong confidence in God. The strong woman survives, because the strong woman loves and serves the Lord Jesus, first and foremost.
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