#Preparing to be a Husband before you are one.
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I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it!” This is a phrase which all of us have said many times before. There are times in our lives when the stage where God has us seems to require so much focus and energy, that thinking about
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I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it!” This is a phrase which all of us have said many times before. There are times in our lives when the stage where God has us seems to require so much focus and energy, that thinking about
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preparing for something else just seems so overwhelming.
While there are many “bridges” in life which we can indeed cross when we get to them, there are some areas however where it is very wise to begin developing a strategy to cross before we actually arrive there.
preparing for something else just seems so overwhelming.
While there are many “bridges” in life which we can indeed cross when we get to them, there are some areas however where it is very wise to begin developing a strategy to cross before we actually arrive there.
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Lets take a look at Proverbs 6:6-8:
“Go to the Ant o Sluggard, consider her ways and be wise, which having no chief, officer or ruler, prepares her food in the summer, and gathers her provision in the harvest.”
Lets take a look at Proverbs 6:6-8:
“Go to the Ant o Sluggard, consider her ways and be wise, which having no chief, officer or ruler, prepares her food in the summer, and gathers her provision in the harvest.”
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Solomon shows us in this passage that God gives us the ant as an example from which we can learn a great deal. First, the ant has discipline in that she has no ruler, yet she still is diligent nonetheless. Also, even though there is food in abundance during the summer
Solomon shows us in this passage that God gives us the ant as an example from which we can learn a great deal. First, the ant has discipline in that she has no ruler, yet she still is diligent nonetheless. Also, even though there is food in abundance during the summer
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and harvest, she still prepares for a future time…winter, when there will be no food.
and harvest, she still prepares for a future time…winter, when there will be no food.
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Here are 5 Ways to Prepare to be a Husband
Here are 5 Ways to Prepare to be a Husband
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Just as in many other areas in life, it is so important for a young man to prepare himself to be a godly husband. While this cannot happen without God being the one to shape us and mold us into the husband that we ought to be, still,
Just as in many other areas in life, it is so important for a young man to prepare himself to be a godly husband. While this cannot happen without God being the one to shape us and mold us into the husband that we ought to be, still,
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it will not happen without a decided effort on our part. Here are just a few areas which we can prepare in.
it will not happen without a decided effort on our part. Here are just a few areas which we can prepare in.
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1. Character
When it comes to becoming a godly husband or father, it is absolutely critical dat we as men dev character & integrity in our lives. But this seems so broad! I mean, where on earth do we begin? Is there a passage or 2 which deal with developing character as a man
1. Character
When it comes to becoming a godly husband or father, it is absolutely critical dat we as men dev character & integrity in our lives. But this seems so broad! I mean, where on earth do we begin? Is there a passage or 2 which deal with developing character as a man
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Actually there is! in fact we might even call it the “Proverbs 31″ man
Actually there is! in fact we might even call it the “Proverbs 31″ man
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2. Leadership
When it comes to leadership within dat home,scripture clearly shws dat it is d man’s responsibility to lead his family spiritually. So hw can a single man work on this if he is not married?Well, if a man wants to lead own family, he must learn hw 2 lead himself
2. Leadership
When it comes to leadership within dat home,scripture clearly shws dat it is d man’s responsibility to lead his family spiritually. So hw can a single man work on this if he is not married?Well, if a man wants to lead own family, he must learn hw 2 lead himself
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Becoming a godly man who is rooted and grounded in God’s Word and in prayer is vital to being a godly leader within the home. A single man can also be looking for leadership opportunities in various areas which can help him to grow in leadership overall.
Becoming a godly man who is rooted and grounded in God’s Word and in prayer is vital to being a godly leader within the home. A single man can also be looking for leadership opportunities in various areas which can help him to grow in leadership overall.
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3. Responsibility
With marriage & family there comes a whole new level of responsibility which a man needs to take on which he does not have on his shoulders before. Unfortunately many times this new level of responsibility can be very overwhelming for a young man
3. Responsibility
With marriage & family there comes a whole new level of responsibility which a man needs to take on which he does not have on his shoulders before. Unfortunately many times this new level of responsibility can be very overwhelming for a young man
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because in our culture, d many young men live lives filled with countless hours of TV, video games, sports and other hobbles rather than work, & other responsibilities.
Hobbies in themselves are not wrong, but they should be in moderation.
because in our culture, d many young men live lives filled with countless hours of TV, video games, sports and other hobbles rather than work, & other responsibilities.
Hobbies in themselves are not wrong, but they should be in moderation.
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One way in which a young man can prepare himself for d increased responsibility of marriage is to take on more responsibilities b4 hand. Work, mentoring, local church ministry, are just sm of d many responsibilities dat a young man can take upon himself even b4 he is married.
One way in which a young man can prepare himself for d increased responsibility of marriage is to take on more responsibilities b4 hand. Work, mentoring, local church ministry, are just sm of d many responsibilities dat a young man can take upon himself even b4 he is married.
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4.Finances
Here is a big one. Scripture makes it clear dat it is d husband’s responsibility to provide financially for his family. 1 Tim 5:8 says:
“But if any1 does not provide 4 his own& especially 4 those of his household,he has denied d faith & is worse than an unbeliever.
4.Finances
Here is a big one. Scripture makes it clear dat it is d husband’s responsibility to provide financially for his family. 1 Tim 5:8 says:
“But if any1 does not provide 4 his own& especially 4 those of his household,he has denied d faith & is worse than an unbeliever.
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Wow! One who does not provide for his own household is denying d faith by his actions!
This is why it is so impt that a man have a gud understanding of hw to handle money. Financial decisions made prior to marriage can & many times do have a negative lasting effect
Wow! One who does not provide for his own household is denying d faith by his actions!
This is why it is so impt that a man have a gud understanding of hw to handle money. Financial decisions made prior to marriage can & many times do have a negative lasting effect
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throughout d marriage. Making purchases on a credit card because you can’t afford to buy them with cash, racking up debt, impulse buying, not budgeting, not saving, & going into other forms of debt are all signs
throughout d marriage. Making purchases on a credit card because you can’t afford to buy them with cash, racking up debt, impulse buying, not budgeting, not saving, & going into other forms of debt are all signs
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of financial irresponsibility which all have the potential to create tremendous strain on a marriage.
So as an unmarried man, learn how to give, make a written budget for every paycheck. Learn how to distinguish between wants & needs.
of financial irresponsibility which all have the potential to create tremendous strain on a marriage.
So as an unmarried man, learn how to give, make a written budget for every paycheck. Learn how to distinguish between wants & needs.
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Get a used car instead of goin into debt on a nicer brand new car. Save up an emergency fund 4 wen emergencies happen.Avoid debt as much as possible.Start saving into a retirement account.These are all ways in which we as men can grow to b financially responsible b4 marriage
Get a used car instead of goin into debt on a nicer brand new car. Save up an emergency fund 4 wen emergencies happen.Avoid debt as much as possible.Start saving into a retirement account.These are all ways in which we as men can grow to b financially responsible b4 marriage
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5. Mentoring
Finally, it is absolutely critical that younger men learn from older, godly men about how to become gud husbands & fathers.Scripture is clear on how impt mentoring is in d Christian life. 2 Timothy 2:2, Psalm 145:4, Proverbs 9:9
5. Mentoring
Finally, it is absolutely critical that younger men learn from older, godly men about how to become gud husbands & fathers.Scripture is clear on how impt mentoring is in d Christian life. 2 Timothy 2:2, Psalm 145:4, Proverbs 9:9
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& d first part of Titus 2 all attest to this.
When it comes to marriage, other men have been there before. They have dealt with un-met expectations, they have learned to work through conflict, & they have gained a broader theological & practical understanding of what it means
& d first part of Titus 2 all attest to this.
When it comes to marriage, other men have been there before. They have dealt with un-met expectations, they have learned to work through conflict, & they have gained a broader theological & practical understanding of what it means
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to love their wives as Christ Loved the Church. If you see a godly husband who you want to emulate, spend time with him – learn from him!
While this post deals more so with preparing to be a husband, obviously the same is true for young ladies who are single.
to love their wives as Christ Loved the Church. If you see a godly husband who you want to emulate, spend time with him – learn from him!
While this post deals more so with preparing to be a husband, obviously the same is true for young ladies who are single.
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Preparing for marriage should never begin at engagement or the alter. It should begin long before that. While these may cover most of the main areas in which it is important to prepare for marriage beforehand, obviously this is not an exhaustive list.
Preparing for marriage should never begin at engagement or the alter. It should begin long before that. While these may cover most of the main areas in which it is important to prepare for marriage beforehand, obviously this is not an exhaustive list.
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What are some additional ways in which single men can better prepare for marriage? Please feel free to leave a comment sharing your thoughts!..
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What are some additional ways in which single men can better prepare for marriage? Please feel free to leave a comment sharing your thoughts!..
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