Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
- EPHESIANS 5:22 - 33 -
How can a husband continue to love his wife in a more princely way? Try these suggestions: Listen - enjoy those tender times when she can unburden her heart without a fear. Love life - find ways to add fun to your marriage. Lead spiritually - guide the way into prayer and intimate fellowship with the Lord.
Men, be a prince to your princess. - Dave Branon -
Honor your wife and in love with her dwell,
Yield to the Savior and all will be well;
Peace He will give to both husband and wife,
Blessing their marriage with joy throughout life.
- Anon -
* MARRIAGE THRIVES IN A CLIMATE OF LOVE AND RESPECT *