EPHESIANS 5:33
…and the wife must see to it that she respects and reverences her husband [that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly].
Do you want your home to be a haven for everyone who lives in it?
If so, showing respect to your husband is essential. It’s a major factor in creating and maintaining a positive, life-giving atmosphere in your home.
But what exactly does it mean to show respect to our husbands?
Here’s what respect encompasses according to the Amplified Bible, with definitions from Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
- Reverences her husband – feels and shows honor and respect
- Notices him – looks, observes, perceives, regards, remarks, sees
- Regards him – thinks of, pays attention to, holds in high esteem, cares for
- Honors him – treats with integrity
- Prefers him – promotes, likes better
- Venerates – regards with reverential respect
- Esteems him – sets a high value on
- Defers to him – submits to or yields to the preferences of another
- Praises him – expresses verbal approval of
- Loves him – values highly, cherishes, feels a lover’s passion and devotion
- Admires him – appreciates, regards with high esteem, praises, compliments
- Do all of this exceedingly – goes beyond the limits of
According to the Bible, God designed men to crave respect even more than love.
It’s fascinating, isn’t it?
While women often seek love and security, men are different. They consistently desire to be treated with respect.
That’s how they were created, and it’s incredibly important to them!
Apply seven Biblical principles that will yield significant, meaningful change.
MARRIAGE IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT.
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
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