I was raised Catholic, but not really practicing. I have had a 3 year relationship with a Baptist guy who is very faithful and very involved in his church. We have other things in common and thats what has kept us together, and I am trying to involve myself more in his church, and develop my own faith and relationship with God. I was raised kind of feminist and liberal and I think going to church and being more conservative would have been good for me growing up, so I want to give my future children a more guided household with more Spiritual influence.
I am just worried because I dont know if I know how to be a "good Christian wife." Can someone tell me what this means and how I can be a good wife at all to someone who is very faithful to God and his Church? Thanks so much.
2007-03-30 09:39:15 · 20 answers · asked by AyeVivi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He has been VERY good to me, and I have not been so good-but yet he still loves me. I want to be good to him-and understand him. Many of you misunderstand-especially the non-believers-it is you I feel sorry for, but I hope and pray for you.
Really, what I mean from this question is how can I understand the Christian mentality better. Its like a Chemist talking to a Non-Chemist, their "language" is different so it may be hard to communicate. I love this man because he is so good and I wish to understand him even if I dont really understand where he is coming from. Does that make me sense?
Thank you.
2007-03-30 16:45:35 · update #1
First and foremost, always put God first. Ahead of your husband, ahead of your children, and ahead of yourself. If you can do that the rest should come natural to you. Judging by your comments I just read, it sounds like your already on the right track, and in the right direction. When you pray, ask God for guidance, and direction. He will give it to you.
LASTLY, pray for some of the psychos on here who are purposely giving you very negative advice. God does not like
ugly!
2007-04-07 08:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by Venus P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't let the fact that you were raised in different religions brake you apart like one of the other answers that you received advised. If that's bothering you, then answer this question for yourself. Why did Christ come to this world? (Wasn't it to be a mediator and restore our relationship with the Father?) If a religion preaches that you have to save yourself, like Catholicism, then I advise that you leave that religion alone, because it's just that - a religion and not a relationship with God that they are teaching. When Christ was on the cross and said it was finished, it was finished. All you have to do is believe.
As far as you being a good Christian wife, Rockinweazel quoted the correct scripture in Eph 5:22-33 that you should look to. Read it all, because some of it pertains to your fella as well.
2007-03-30 11:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Diane S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Baptist is a Christian and so is a Catholic. Both follow the Teachings of Christ . You do not have a problem. A good Catholic wife is as nice as a good Baptist wife. So is a good Baptist husband as nice as a good Catholic husband .
2007-04-07 09:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all youre very lucky to have a spiritual husband second I would pray together with your husband The bible says in matt 18:19 where any two or three are gathered together in my name so i am in the midst. Your prayers are also stronger together because when you became married you became on with your husband. Also try to get a book called the praying wife by Stormie Omartin. stay encouraged and God bless
2007-03-30 09:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by jessie 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are good Christian wife or husband when you are doing the will of the Father. God made women and men to work together as help mates. Be the best person you can be and being a good Christian wife will fall in place.
2007-03-30 09:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by s. grant 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You must always be submissive to your husband (1Cor 11:3, Col 3:18, Titus 2:4-5, 1Peter 3:1) because he is your head, like Christ is the head of the church (you're the church and he's Christ: Eph 5:22-24). And you must revere him. (Eph 5:33). But that's okay, because he'll be kind and loving to you, and you'll want to.
Also, don't speak in church, but let your husband explain everything to you; be quiet, modest, and make sure your children are raised the Christian way.
Have fun.
2007-03-30 09:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you're more concerned with what your boyfriend's definition of a "good Christian wife" is than just a textbook definition. Sit your boyfriend down and ask him what his expectations are in a wife. Tell him what yours are in a husband. Decide if you can live with it. If you are looking to a religion to define how you should act as a wife, you will be disappointed b/c there are bound to be differences than what your instinct tells you is right, which will only cause you pain. You will be a happier wife if you allow yourself the freedom to not always do what a textbook "good Christian wife" would do.
2007-03-30 09:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ Sweet Honesty ♫ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Eph 5:22-33
Wives be subjected to your husbands...
Read it ALL because its not a one way deal it continue saying
Husband love your wives...
Hope this helps...It is a strong commitment!
2007-03-30 09:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by rockinweazel 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Song of Solomon.
2007-03-30 09:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be faithful, be honest, read the bible w/ him & the children, pray together too & as you said
go to church together too
a Christian & married for 10 yrs. now
God Bless & feel free to e-mail me anytime
2007-03-30 09:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋