Genesis 1:28 So far we have discussed the woman of virtue, showing certain key traits. It was stated that a woman must be submissive in order to be virtuous, and that her profitableness to the Lord is dependent on her submission to His … [Read more...]
Marriage is the holy mystery of two becoming one, of beginning life together, and of making a total commitment to each other. Marriage is ordained by God and illustrates His Relationship with His People. These devotions use many different passages of Scriptures that apply to the Godly marriage and home.
The Position of a Woman
Ephesians 5:22-24 As we began to examine the values of a woman, we saw that virtue requires submission to a standard of what is right. Pride chooses its own standards; so pride prevents submission to the standards of another. We need to recognize … [Read more...]
The Value of a Woman: Introduction
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10) A lot can be said for virtue. So often, words become meaningless due to overuse or misuse. I don’t believe this has happened with “virtue.” More close to the point, … [Read more...]
The Perfect Man
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the … [Read more...]
What Constitutes a Godly Marriage? Part 4
1 Peter 3:2-8; 1 Timothy 2:9-10 The answer to our question is found in several parts. The Attitude is the Love of God. The Action is first a leaving and cleaving, and then submission and love toward the husband and wife. Now the Adornment or Attire … [Read more...]
What Constitutes a Godly Marriage? Part 3
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. (22) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord … (25) Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it” (Ephesians 5:21-22, … [Read more...]
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