It's so easy for us, dear sisters, to pick up on the attitudes of the rebellious feminists. We see these attitudes now even in the teachings of prominent female Bible teachers & so-called Christian authors.
Let's be careful who we listen to: make sure they line up w/ scripture.
I have found myself lately falling into a complainy spirit with my husband lately and I realize that I have also been reading some popular female Christian writers. Has it helped my marriage? Not one bit.
It has put my husband on the defensive as well as put distance between us. Instead of coming home to a contented, cheerful wife, he gets "held accountable" for all of his perceived misdeeds & offenses. Instead of receiving respect and love, he feels like he cannot please.
I've found this always trying to get my needs met exactly as I think they should be met an exhausting and counter-productive way of going about things. The Scripture says to be content in all circumstances. I believe that is the way of the godly woman.
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Thread. "The Good Wife's Guide", 1955. I cannot take credit for this masterpiece, but I think it is some of the best marriage advice I've seen. #TheGoodWife
Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time. This lets him know that you've been thinking about him & are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home & the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be his angel.
A woman who says she loves her husband but refuses to serve him, is a hypocrite. Love is service. Too many women serve their children, friends, even their pets but will not make their husbands a sandwich, will not pick up his socks, will not give him sex when tired or busy... 1/3
...too busy to reach out to our husband's family and friends with hospitality. We give him the cold shoulder or worse nag him when he fails to live up to our expectations. If we love our man, we will try to please him. Serving is the outward expression of love. 2/3
But she says, “He does not serve me!” What is that any of her concern. Does the right hand cease to work because the left hand is broken? Of course not. The right hand works even harder, and continues to do it’s work. 3/3