Very relegious Christian men tend to expect their mates to be nearly perfect. What do you think about this idea. I am not saying it is true. Just curious.
2006-08-13 08:54:33 · 15 answers · asked by Kim 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it's because many very religious Christians forget one very important rule. Judge not for ye be not judged. I'm not perfect and I don't expect any woman I love to be either.
2006-08-13 09:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by God's Servant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian man does not need to compel or force his wife to be perfect but rather be an example of holiness. Those who expect their marriage or wife would be perfect does not fit to be called a Christian.
People have shortcomings, but as a Christian wheter man or woman must strive to live according to the laws of GOD.
Here is the Biblical example regarding husband and wife or marriage.
1 Corinthians 7:12-14
(12) But to the rest I speak, not the Lord, If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is pleased to dwell with him, do not let him put her away.
(13) And the woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is pleased to dwell with her, do not let her leave him.
(14) For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; else your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
Be an example and not to compel others to believe in what you believed.
2006-08-13 16:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Super_Stix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never experienced this...I'm a Christian man...must not be "very religious", which is a good thing if you ask me.
Seeing how the Bible instructs all believers to "walk as Jesus" did, means that we should all seek to be holy like Jesus. A Christian man should have this expectation of himself and all others who profess Christianity.
The only kicker is that Christ loves us, even though we sin. Even though I fall short and sin, this doesn't change God's love for me. The Christian man should love his wife the same way. Not being harsh when she doesn't live up to "holy" expectations, but speak words of encouragement to build her up.
The "very religious" part of you question would lead me to believe that these men don't quite fully grasp God's love. They must be more concerned with our actions than accepting the greatness of God's love. After all, our actions will never get us into heaven, only the grace of God.
2006-08-13 16:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by asafam23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone expects their mates to be perfect. Christian men just don't lie about it because we've got a few Bible versus that describe a godly woman. ;)
Though, honestly, they don't expect their mates to be perfect. But we like 'em to try, though! Just like they expect us to try, as well. It's not good for a Christian man and woman, husband and wife, to excuse each other's sins but rather it's important to build them up and support them as they struggle with their faults.
2006-08-13 16:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by uncannydanny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all very religious people expect perfection. They have gone to the extreme.
Try finding someone middle of the road.
2006-08-13 16:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is any better than someone else, we are all imperfect. We just try to do the best we can as imperfect humans. This is why the Bible says; continue putting up with one another.
2006-08-13 16:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfect? I don't want a perfect woman for my wife...and I'm a Christian. How boring...
2006-08-13 16:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe everyone is flawed, woman and man, i would not point out flaws in my future mate (well if i was kidding around i might). I would be worrisome she would find flaws in me. and at that rate leave me promptly. i may be a little insecure O.o
2006-08-13 16:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Michael J with wings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is perfect except the One above .
2006-08-13 16:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by robinhoodcb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it is probably true. But if you really love someone, you will learn to love their faults. I think there is risk in relationships, and if you really want one, you have to expose yourself, even your weak spots (easier said than done)
2006-08-13 16:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by Cor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋