We learned about purifying our wife; protect her from lies and dangers:
Adorn her with the raiment God intends: a gentle and quiet spirit and attitude. Can she call her husband “lord?”
Cleave to her with romantic enthusiasm, to unite closely with her in interest and affection. Adhere with strong attachment.
Honor your wife as a husband worthy of the title, “lord.” Mrs. is also a royal title. Behave as a courageous gentleman of valor.
Western men are more messed up than our women, thinking rebellion and independence are cool. We are selfish. We want our personal peace. We have redefined personal space away from our responsibility to our wife and children.
Examine yourself. Ask her help to see your own areas of unbelief and rebellion. Confess it first.
Assess your wife’s needs based on your own shortcomings: wrong worldview, wrong view of family and marriage, wrong affections (wealth), wicked heroes and heroines (movie stars and sports heroes), fruitless pastimes (movies), self love, unbiblical goals for children.
Assess your gifts, talents and abilities.
Husband evaluation quiz:
Is your wife happy?
Would she die for Christ today?
Would she be willing to become a refugee on two days notice or turn back longing for Wal-Mart?
Is Christ the dominate Lord of her life?
Does she insult Christ in any way?
Does she turn to worldly messiahs for security?
Is she a friend of the world: American dream built on debt?
Does she blame others for her problems?
Does she know the value of children and really, really want them?
Does she allow outsiders to rock the cradle (influence them)? Take children to unbelievers for babysitting or music lessons?
Does she understand your vision for family dynasty?
She must love you God’s way. Eph. 5:24, Col. 1:18
2 comments:
Hello, in doing a google search to try and find some handouts from the Bradrick's child training video, I stumbled across your blog. In just reading your two post I can see we have a bit in common :)
Then I had to check your list of wise men to make sure it included Ron Paul and...well here I am :)
Wonderful Blog and I hope to check back soon.
BTW - my 11 year old daughter would really like a pen pal that is "like her" (as she puts it - you know, not totally wound up in boy talk, self talk, what are you going to be talk, etc....) - do you think any of your girls might be interested or have time??
My husband and sons are doing this also. They were very motivated after listening. I am so thankful for men who stand for truth while shepherding others along the way.
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