M_Iddings: Pr 21:19 "It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." Wow, pretty straight forward.
M_Iddings: Here's a good one:Pr 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
These speak to me. Contentious, angry, brawling. These are pretty descriptive words for the behavior of wives. In contrast we see in 1 Peter 3:1-3, we see words like subjection, meek and quiet.
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any
obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of
the wives;While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.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.
Do I live my life in such a way that my husband sees the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit in me? Or do I let my frustrations fly in angry outbursts that damage our communication and relationship and drive him away?
These are good reminders for me. Since God has been working on me in these areas, I thought maybe there are others out there who need reminders like this too.
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Hi My name is PJ. I have read and re-read the verse in Proverbs. I definitely have trouble putting that one into practice. My husband is always throwing that one up to me, but I thiink it's because that's the only verse he knows. Ha! He doesn't go to church and he's one of those pickers and choosers if you know what I mean. I tell him that Yes, I'm supposed to be submissive to you as long as you are in the will of God. Then and only then am I under subjection. Needless to say, he just sculks and walks away. I like your blog and will add your button to my blogroll.
Come by and chat when you get a chance.
PJ
When will the wedding shower E book be complete or will it be an ongoing project?
I am still working on the ebook. I'm going to publish the few devotional talks that I have given, one starter outline, a resource section of quotes and scripture references and then some tips on public speaking. I am still working on researching and finding quotes and scriptures and finishing up the section on public speaking tips. Then I need to edit the whole thing...it might take me a few months yet to finish since I am homeschooling, and dealing with pain issues and physical therapy on a regular basis. I have a full schedule, but I am continuing to chip away at it and will finish it I hope by summer.
P.J.
When dealing with a husband that is not obedient to the Word of God, have you considered the scripture in 1Peter 3:1 ¶ Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
It seems that Peter is telling us to be submissive even if they are not in obedience to the Word of God. I believe the only time a line should be drawn is if he is asking you to do things that are in direct disobedience to God's Word or is he is abusive.
Do you have any thoughts on this?
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