Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

One of the best things a woman can say to a man is, ―Tell me more.‖ Encourage him. When you reject his teac h ing gift, you‘re frustrating his very nature. What he needs is to have this teaching quality built up in him. This is part of what a wife can do to show respect to her husband.

Teaching Attracts the Trust of God

Abraham was the first man that God called His friend (Isa. 41:8). Why did God like Abraham? We find out in Ge nesis 18. In verses 20 – 21 God indicated that He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness. Yet just before this, He said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?” (v. 17). He continued, Abraham will surely become a great and powerful na tion, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him [ “know him” KJV ], so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the L ORD by doing what is right and just, so that the L ORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him. (vv. 18 – 19) God liked Abraham for the same reason He chose Him: He knew his character. What did He know about Abraham? “He will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the L ORD by doing what is right and just.” God was saying, ―I like Abraham because I can trust him. I know I can trust him because his home is in order. I won‘t keep any secrets from him.‖ God didn‘t say He liked Abraham because he spoke in tongues or worked miracles or even because he prayed. He didn‘t say He liked Abraham b e cause he was a famous preacher, teacher, or evangelist. He said, ―I like Abraham because he will teach his wife, his fami ly, his entire household the Word of God.‖

Knowing the Word

If a man doesn‘t have the knowledge and the capability to teach a woman the Word of God, then he is not really ready for marriage. Getting past puberty doesn‘t make you

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