Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. (Colossians 3:18-21).
This one is a continuation of the other day. Again, God is very specific about what He wants and what's appopriate. He expects that there is an order to things, that certain people will be in charge, and He is very clear that you need to obey those people unconditionally.
In today's society, women are expected to be these take charge, overbearing types. We are expected to want to be tops in our fields, to go after everything and hit people down on the way. I'm not saying that women can't enjoy working or do things on their own, but this whole idea of women's lib is sort of out there. It takes a lot more patience and courage to be able to understand that you can have your own life, but are still responsible to someone else. A family unit, whether it be children with their parents, or husband and wife, you still have a leader that needs to be in charge for the family to run smoothly spirtualy, economically, etc. It sounds it a little odd to break it down to such basics, but that's just what God expects.
"And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth." (Deuteronomy 28:1)
Again, God expects us to be obedient to His word. He does not simple ask or request it if we feel like it. If we expect to spend time with Him, we must do what he wants. I have had to work hard to see past this notion of making myself happy, reminding myself that His love is far more important. It can be difficult to think beyond the world that we live in to eternity, but that is what really matters. I love reading how people can feel and understand this so easily, hoping that the more I learn, study, and work, I will get closer to that ease and understanding. I want to be able to understand the way other people do. But that is why we all keep learning and studying!
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Humility
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:12 - 14)
As a women, it is so absolutely important that you bear witness to these things. Humility is probably the most important, but one that can be a challenge to keep. Giving praises to God is the most important thing that a person can do and part of the way to do that is to be humble. This includes how you behave, talk, dress, work with others, and how you live every aspect of your entire life.
First. you should not be dressing in a way to reveal your body in inapprorpiate ways. A part of a women's job is to hold herself for her husband. Some women feel that sharing their body is a great way to attract men and feel they should sleep around or things like that. You need to hold yourself for your husband and should be ready to share that with the world!
The way you talk and behave is also extremely important. Are you loud? Do you use inaprorpiate words or hand gestures? Do you sit or act in a way that does not show love for your body, which is a gift from God? You need to be sure that you are holding and carrying yourself like a lady, ready to speak of God's word and how that influences your life! Be ready to praise and share what you know to be true!!
In your job, wether you are a student, a teacher, a doctor or anything else, be ready to credit God with all your success. You couldn't get where you are without Him and won't keep going if He chooses another path for you.
Hold in the commandments that beloved God wants for you. You are one of his wonderful, special children, and He only wants wonderful things for you, but will not tolerate you doing what you want and not His word.
As a women, it is so absolutely important that you bear witness to these things. Humility is probably the most important, but one that can be a challenge to keep. Giving praises to God is the most important thing that a person can do and part of the way to do that is to be humble. This includes how you behave, talk, dress, work with others, and how you live every aspect of your entire life.
First. you should not be dressing in a way to reveal your body in inapprorpiate ways. A part of a women's job is to hold herself for her husband. Some women feel that sharing their body is a great way to attract men and feel they should sleep around or things like that. You need to hold yourself for your husband and should be ready to share that with the world!
The way you talk and behave is also extremely important. Are you loud? Do you use inaprorpiate words or hand gestures? Do you sit or act in a way that does not show love for your body, which is a gift from God? You need to be sure that you are holding and carrying yourself like a lady, ready to speak of God's word and how that influences your life! Be ready to praise and share what you know to be true!!
In your job, wether you are a student, a teacher, a doctor or anything else, be ready to credit God with all your success. You couldn't get where you are without Him and won't keep going if He chooses another path for you.
Hold in the commandments that beloved God wants for you. You are one of his wonderful, special children, and He only wants wonderful things for you, but will not tolerate you doing what you want and not His word.
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