No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of being the head of the house, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned; By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile— Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward your wife, lest she esteem you to be her adversary; That she may know that your faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.
Also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish your thoughts unceasingly; then shall your confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the marriage shall distil upon your souls as the dews from heaven.
2006-08-22 17:09:06
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answered by Woody 6
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Is this a woman or a man asking this question?
Either way people have minds of their own , why should you ask consent of anyone ? you are your own person capable of making your own choices. If it's a household decision, you should discuss it together . When you say she needs your consent it implies that she is a child and you are a parent kind of relationship, she is your wife your spouse your EQUAL..not a child that needs to ask permission for every decision she makes.
I think you should just let it pass by, she is an adult not a baby.
2006-08-22 15:15:58
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answered by Wishing 3
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Are you asking her to do something contrare to the LORD? Finances need to be discussed if this is a financial problem.
If she won't have sex with you, just ask God how to turn her on. If she is making huge purchases without your knowledge & you find out, your need to discuss this with her until you both know how to get over this financial problem.
The problem with your question is I don't really know if your wife is abusing you or you are abusing her. Or if she is disrespecting you, or you are disrespecting her.
People can give you better answers if you were a little more clear what she is doing that doesn't please you. She might be having an affair or anything.
2006-08-22 15:02:52
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answered by t_a_m_i_l 6
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You're living in the age of women. If you try to tell a women to do anything you're putting your own life in danger. I can appreciate that she's your wife, but she can leave you, take half your stuff, your kids, your car, your house, and everything else of value. So I'd be careful how I address marital unpleasantness. My first instinct would be to tell you to put your foot down; however, Jesus would tell you to give up what you want for her. Sacrifice is what marriage is all about. You must give up your will to be your wife's husband. It sucks, but that's the way it is unless you want her to go taking it all.
2006-08-22 15:13:20
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answered by John M 2
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Discuss and resolve the matter in a calm fashion. Even if you agree to disagree, lay it out on the table honestly. Make it clear that you did not like that she did not consult you and ask how she would feel, if you did the same thing. Even though, the man is the head of the house, he should love and be kind to his wife, so keep that in mind. :)
2006-08-22 15:00:42
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answered by Annieo 4
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both husband and wife submit to EACH OTHER, you don't own her and she doesn't own you. She doesn't need your consent so no action should be taken on your part. Learn to communicate better with each other. Find a good Christian family counselor if you need to.
2006-08-22 15:01:31
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answered by Anonymous
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If we consider the example of Christ's relationship with the church as an ideal representation for a husband's love for his wife, then a husband must lead through service and lovingly pursue his wife, offering unlimited forgiveness. He must show total acceptance of his wife, allowing her to be imperfect yet loving her nonetheless.
2006-08-22 15:01:25
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answered by surlygurl 6
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Disobey? Disobey? What country or century do you live in? I am a Christian and I do not obey my husband. We have a good and faithful marriage, we talk to each other, we love each other, we do things for each other . We do not obey.
2006-08-22 15:08:27
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answered by cranky_gut 5
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i'm assuming that you're a believer and your spouse isn't. The Bible says this about the precedence: a million Corinthians 7:11-14 " ...And a husband could not divorce his spouse. To something else I say this: If any brother has a spouse who isn't a believer and she is prepared to stay with him, he could not divorce her." " "... The unbelieving spouse has been sanctified through her believing husband. in the different case your toddlers will be unclean, yet because it really is, they're holy" also, you could not replace your spouse, yet you could replace your self. proceed to do what God needs from you and delay your end of the settlement. you'd be held responsible on your movements, not the movements of your spouse. quite else teach love because love can replace human beings. a million Corinthians 13: 4-8 "Love is affected individual, love is variety. It does not envy, it does not boast, it isn't proud. it isn't impolite, it isn't self-looking for, it isn't surely angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not have exciting with evil yet rejoices with the truth. it continuously protects continuously trusts, continuously hopes, continuously perseveres. Love in no way fails." Pray on your spouse and be good to her even even as she isn't good to you. God will artwork including her. i'm also assuming that you've spoken to her about the failings that are bothering you? If not, you could and then element out it no extra. proceed to love and cherish her as you've promised and enable God lead her back on your courting.
2016-12-01 00:59:01
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answered by russnak 3
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He should realize the fact that a woman is he own person, and an equal. She is not a second class citizen, a child, or a piece of property!
It's sexist reasoning such as yours that I left christianity and became Pagan!
2006-08-22 16:49:09
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answered by ravencadwell 3
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