Ephesians 5:33 says
"So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."
In what ways should a wife show respect to her husband? I am not talking about being a sex slave either.
2007-02-07 09:36:50 · 11 answers · asked by NSnoekums 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You may wanna check out a book by Emerson Eggerichs called, "Love and Respect." Great book! Great conference!!
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=451876&netp_id=336665&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW
Sex is an important way of expressing you respect your husband but being a slave to him is wrong! Plus, no man really likes an unsatisfied wife in bed!
How you speak to him is a biggie!! Your tone is important! If it's disrespectful, critical, whiny, that'll be like throwing water on his inner affection towards you quicker than anything else.
Sometime calmly tell him only what you respect about him in a kind and gentle and sincere way and then walk away and see what he does!
2007-02-07 09:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible states: “The head of every man is the Christ; in turn the head of a woman is the man.” (1 Corinthians 11:3) Jehovah obligates the man to treat his wife as Christ did the congregation. At 1 Peter 3:7, the husband is directed to assign his wife “honor as to a weaker vessel, the feminine one.” He can do this by displaying a genuine willingness to listen and by taking his wife’s suggestions into consideration. (Genesis 21:12) He may give her first choice when no issue is at stake, and he does things for her and treats her kindly. In turn, “the wife should have deep respect for her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33) She listens to him, does not always strive to get her way, does not belittle or nag him. She shows lowliness of mind by not trying to dominate her husband, even when she has superior abilities in certain areas.
2007-02-07 09:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by Just So 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this verse must be looked at in context of what has just been said before it, vs 22-33 specifically vs 25. Ephesians 5:25 "husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her". This verse is a picture of ultimate sacrifical love, Christ died for us, His church. His love for us is unconditional just as a husbands should be for his wife. (for richer/ poorer, sickness/ health...remember those words :-) )
In conjunction with this, wives should respect their husbands by following their lead, jsut as the church should be following the leadership of Christ. Dont misunderstand me and think that I believe husbands are equal with Christ, but this is the comparison that Paul used to show the kind of attitude a wife and husband should have.
Now as to your specific question about how a wife shows respect, it would be to follow him and try to be the best wife you possibly can. Some ladies reading this may be in abusive relationships, and that is something that is inexcusable, but I humbly ask you to remain faithful to your vows, and to show him through your actions what a good Christian woman is. If he tries to deny you attending church, then stay home....abide in his leadership, but that doesnt mean you have to stop acting like a Christian. Read your bible, act in love unconditional love. Let the love of Christ shine through you regardless of the persecutions you are suffering.
If you still have a question, I suggest you look up Proverb 31 beginning in vs 10.
May the Lord bless you...and give you peace.
2007-02-07 09:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Tip of the Spear 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Appreciate your husband for the things he does for you. Men tend to like their egos to be fed, even if they don't admit it. Tell your man how much you appreciate the things that he does for you rather than dwell on the things he does wrong. Let him have some space to do some of the things he likes to do. Be a woman. Men generally appreciate feminine women. At least for me, I don't like a woman who tries to act like a man. That is a big turn off. Be willing to do some of the things that he asks you to do, even if it is inconvenient or something you don't really like. Sometimes compromise is the biggest form of respect anyone can show.
The most important thing, forgive him. Don't hold grudges against him for something he did or something he said 20 years ago.
Having said that, a lot of what I have written should go both ways.
2007-02-07 10:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by rbarc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Show respect by not trying to embarrass him or make him feel stupid. Act like he is your hero and that you appreciate his providing for you. Let him have the final say in decisions. Do your share of the work.
2007-02-07 09:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by pinkieslim1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A decent amount of mutual respect is all that's needed. Listen to each other and tell the truth kindly.
2007-02-07 09:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love, honour and respect my wife because I do.
Not because some old book of fables commands me to.
We are equal partners....but if she wants to be a sex slave every now and then, I won't argue.
2007-02-07 09:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Part of the lesson of this earth. (and part of what got Satan so aggravated, I think) was that Marriage was supposed to reflect some of the characteristics of YHVH. That is why there is such a great movement to destroy marriage. If a man loves his wife as Messiah Yahoshua loved the church, you can see that it would be easy for that wife to reverence her husband!
2007-02-07 09:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Instead of jumping right to the respect part, why don't work on the loving first.
2007-02-07 09:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by fifimsp1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well... i would start doing some dishes... and stop being on here talking to GUYS you disrespectful woman.
2007-02-07 09:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋