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1 | Can we put doctrine into practice? | Eph 5:25 | Mommapbs | 54017 | ||
Greetings In the Andes! I'm just wondering what you are really after here . . . do you REALLY desire to treat your wife as "queen of the home" or are you looking for some personal affirmation? Frankly, it's not about DOING it is a matter of BEING. Working on one's inward attitude will always reap a tangible harvest in any relationship. I have a husband who does MANY wonderful things, but these are spoiled in an instant when his words or even his body language do not mirror his actions! It's all about the heart. Jesus loved the church and gave HIMSELF UP for her. When we can grasp what "giving self up" means and looks like, I think we will be well on our way to enjoying one another in the Lord as He intends! You will "treat" your wife like the "queen of the home" when you really desire HER to be! Just some female thoughts for you to consider . . . Blessings, Mommapbs |
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2 | Can we put doctrine into practice? | Eph 5:25 | In the Andes | 54104 | ||
I am just thoroughly shocked. I don't even know what to say. I mentioned Job in 1 posting and got 21 that's twenty one responses. And it's not over yet. I asked a question about how to treat our wives better and got 3 responses plus a two word answer that makes no sense. I'm not down on everybody, but i'm a little disappointed. I mean, It took a woman to write and say begin with kind words backed up by kind actions. Are there only 3 of us that are married in this sight? Or is it more fun to argue doctrine? Awaiting your responses. By the way Mom...Thanks for being honest. So, aside from your previous response. Would you like to say something to all us husbands out here in internet land. Maybe they don't know how to ask to be a better husband. So i'll do it. |
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3 | Can we put doctrine into practice? | Eph 5:25 | Reformer Joe | 54108 | ||
Well, this is a Study Bible Forum, so we will be spending a lot of time on what the Bible says. My two-word answer made a lot of sense. What do I do to love my wife as Christ loved the church? "Not enough." Just ask my wife! :) The Bible is not heavy on day-to-day specifics on a lot of issues, such as husbands treating wives. However, with Christ as our example, it should be clear that a husband's love for a wife should be one of both providing spiritual direction and one of utter self-sacrifice. I do not know you nor your spouse, but those are good measuring sticks to see where you are feebly approaching Christ's spirit of self-sacrifice and where you fall short. Ask yourself constantly, "How can I glorify God through my marriage by loving my wife sacrificially as Christ willingly and joyously gave Himself over to death for His people?" That is when the specifics will fall into place, on an encounter-by-encounter basis. As the Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, we obey God's commands and that plays out in how we strive to assist our wives in their sanctification. An excellent book on this issue is called "Reforming Marriage" by Douglas Wilson, published by Canon Press. The fact of the matter is the Bible doesn't say, "Thou shalt do the dishes when your wife is tired" or "Bring to your wife roses seven times a month." The Bible is chock full of God's will in the form of general principles. It is our duty and joy to translate those into the specifics. --Joe! |
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4 | Can we put doctrine into practice? | Eph 5:25 | In the Andes | 54111 | ||
helloooo, that was the whole point of my question. how do YOU transform general principles (shall we call it orthodoxy) and turn it into practice (orthopraxy) hmmm? Yes, i do understand "not enough" now, good answer. |
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