Monthly Archives: September 2014

September 22, 2014 · 4:27 pm

She is Worth Far More Than Rubies

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Ladies bear with me for a moment…

Wives are called to be submissive, by virtue of their role, to their husbands, and the husbands are called to treat their wives and family as God treats him. Submission for the wife involves being a support to her husband. God knew it was necessary that Adam have a suitable helper so he fashioned one out of a part of Adam, his rib. The passage from Genesis 2:20-24 is the well-known foundation for the woman’s role. It is evident that the woman was needed to complete the man; they complement one another. She is called to be an encouraging, loving, and trusting support to her mate. She is called to show loyalty and confidence in her husband.

The biblical design for marriage is entirely countercultural as the media portrays the head of most households to be incompetent buffoons not receiving and apparently totally undeserving of the respect of either their spouse or children. Scripturally, the wife is called to do nothing to jeopardize her support of her man. Proverbs 31:10-31 addresses the character qualities necessary to fulfill this very important role, and the value of a “virtuous woman” is described in this passage as: “She is worth far more than rubies.” Men, keep that in mind, and treat them as such!

In what ways are you treating your wives as the jewels they are?

©2014 Eric A. Disney, Marriage by Design

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September 12, 2014 · 3:22 am

What Is Love?!

Love

The entire concept of love has been so twisted and warped by our society that many don’t know the difference between love and lust.  Merriam-Webster defines lust as “intense or unbridled sexual desire: lasciviousness.” Further defining lasciviousness we read “lewd, lustful.” The synonyms include bawdy, coarse, crude, filthy, indecent, and obscene to list a few. The antonyms include clean, decent, and wholesome. The same source definition of love states, “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties, attraction based on sexual desire: affection and tenderness.” Synonyms include “attachment, devotion, admiration, fondness and passion.”  Antonyms listed are “hate, hatred, and loathing.”

Love has become a “no strings attached proposition,” all about the momentary physical pleasure with little or no regard for the other(s) involved in the sex act. There is a distinct difference between “making love” and “having sex.” The difference involves what motivates those involved. The act of making love in a committed relationship involves respect, selflessness, and communication. For those who are unaware, I would encourage you and your spouse to sit down together and read through Song of Songs. You will discover one of the most beautiful stories of love and affirmation in all of Scripture. This book unfolds the story of a bride and her bridegroom exploring their love for one another and their love for God. Of course these are not the only scriptures that offer guidance as to the design for marriage, but they will certainly give a solid foundation to start.

©2014 Eric A. Disney, Marriage by Design

Ready to Reactivate Your Marriage? Click on the “About the Book” tab to learn more about Marriage by Design: The Keys to Create, Cultivate and Claim the Marriage You’ve Always Wanted

 

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