EP 18: How Does Your Husband Spell RESPECT?

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Show Notes

Every man craves respect. I think that deep desire to be well-esteemed by family, friends, and foe alike is hardwired into the Y-chromosome. The vast majority of men value respect even over love.

One of the most powerful things you can do to build up your man and strengthen your marriage is to shower your husband with the respect and admiration he so longs for.

The details may differ from family to family, but the underlining principles remain the same.

SCRIPTURES CITED:

- “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.” - 1 Peter 2:7

- “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.” - Romans 12:10

- “The husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise the wife also to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does; and likewise the husband also does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” - 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

- "For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy...." - 2 Timothy 3:2

- “...He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan." - Luke 17:16

- "Do not let any unwholesome speech come out of [our] mouths, but only what is good for building others up, that it may benefit those who listen.” - Ephesians 4:29

- “But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. “ – Colossians 3:8

- “It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.” - Proverbs 21:19

- “When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.” – Proverbs 10:19

- “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6

- “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” - Matthew 18:19-20

- “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things” - Philippians 4:8

- “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones." - Proverbs 12:24

- "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance." - James 1:2-3

- "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." - Matthew 5:11-12

RELATED LINKS:

- How Does Your Husband Spell Respect - original blog post this episode was taken from

- 31 Bible Verses to Pray over Your Husband - a pretty (and free) printable prayer guide

- Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe - another free printable prayer guide

- EP 12: Are You Married to a Problem Solver? - if so, this episode will help you understand and appreciate how your husband's brain is wired

- 30-Day Respect Challenge - nurture you marriage with this free email series

- Love Your Husband/ Love Yourself - details all the blessings we reap by embracing God's purpose for passion in marriage

- 25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband - a companion book to 25 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife

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