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NASB | Ephesians 5:25 ¶ Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:25 ¶ Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, |
Bible Question:
well i'm at a loss for words. no one likes practical christianity. so here we go. let's stir up a hornets nest. Does God have a spiritual body? |
Bible Answer: I love practical Christianity, because theology is immensely practical. Here are some practical suggestions: 1. Pray with her and for her. 2. Help her minister using her spiritual gifts. 3. Perform various acts of self-sacrifice for her (like doing her "chores" once in a while). 4. Give her encouraging words. 5. Correct her GENTLY when needed. 6. Do special things for her without seeking some kind of "payoff" on your part. These are a few ways we can love our wives. I would suggest that you take Momma's advice and ask her yourself what you can do to love her as Christ loved the church. A good read through Philippians 2:6-11 is a great refresher course in what Christ actually did. The point I was trying to make is one that Howard Hendricks of Dallas Theological Seminary makes. In Scripture one makes thousands of observations, together leading us to one correct interpretation, and it is that correct understanding of Scripture and its broad principles that lead to a multitude of everyday applications, depending on your individual circumstances. One cannot make good, practical application of Scripture without first grasping its message, and that is theology. --Joe! |