Watch Women Grow
Author: Rev. Esther Holmes
May 10, 2018
Think about it! Eph. 5:21-24
Submit – to offer oneself
freely. To defer to another person’s opinion or wishes.
Submissive – humble, obedient.
Gen 3:16 – And thy desire shall be
to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee…
Submit as unto the Lord (remember,
God never forces obedience)
Eph. 5:31-33 Husband and wife
are one flesh. Reverence her husband / regard with affection.
Col 3:18 – Wives submit yourself
unto your own husbands as is fit in the Lord…
I Peter 3:1-6 Wives fear for
God and the desire to please God by obeying His Word first
Lifestyle will speak louder than
words – do not condemn, do not criticize, do not nag, do not manipulate by
pouting.
But speak encouragement, let them
know you appreciate all the hard work and spiritual leadership. Learn to listen
to their opinion and let them make the final decisions. Pray daily for
them and make children show respect if the man is trying to be Godly.
Chaste – pure, modest; Fear – of
God; Conversation – lifestyle. Fancy clothes and outward appearance are
not what impresses Christian men but rather the actions of the woman. Of
the heart not fake action or outward looks. Be meek, humble, mild. Be
void of easy temper, void of pride, immoderate anger. Discovering itself
in quiet obliging behavior toward husband and families.
This is a sign of a sanctified heart
– quiet spirit – calm. Wives should be subject to their husbands not from
dread and amazement, but from desire to do well in pleasing God.
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