Husband, Love your wife: Even though she does not want you to

By John Marshall

This books helps husbands to continue love their wives toward sanctification and glorification though they are resisting every step of the way. Every generation and every segment of society needs a fearless proponent of renovating truth. This book exposes biblical principles and contrasts them with the effect of modern feminism.

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Marshall Ministries
• Release date: Mar 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798987785515

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Husband, Love Your Wife!

Even Though She Does Not Want You To.

by John Marshall

© 2023 John Marshall

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

© 2023 by John Marshall All rights reserved

ISBN: 979-8-9877855-0-8

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Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 - Marriage and Family is Normative!

Chapter 2 - Why Marry?

Chapter 3 - God Is the Gold Standard for Love!

Chapter 4 - Husband, Love Your Wife With a Substance of Love

Chapter 5 - Husband, Love Your Wife With A Symbol Of Love.

Chapter 6 - Help for the Husband

CONCLUSION

FOR THE RECORD

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EDITORIAL

Husbands, love your wives, even though she does not want you to!

Relationships can be challenging. Isn’t it funny to think about life and how it seems that everyone is looking for love? You would think after finally entering into a relationship with the one you love that all ills would be resolved. Unfortunately, there are physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological barriers that may prevent a complete commitment by one of the marital partners.

Marriage is ordained by God for a man and a woman. Now, some people might debate that, but scriptures support that statement. The husband is the head of his wife just as Christ is the head of the church. The analogy is that a husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it. This is a selfless unconditional love. This love is always giving and is always renewing.

Yes, for some women, it is hard to submit to their husband who has been ordained by God to be their head. Let’s parse this. A covenant is established when a man and a woman are joined together, as one body, into holy matrimony. A covenant is a vow that should not be taken lightly. The bible says it is better not to make a vow than to make a vow and break it. A vow is made between God and each other. By making a covenant, you are submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. What a beautiful thing to love and to be loved. God wanted to make us happy and gave us a helpmate (Ephesians 5: 21, 25, 28, 33).

The husband and wife must be equally yoked with each other. When seeking God for a spouse, one must be prayerful and take into account what the Word of God says about being unequally yoked with unbelievers. Let’s be real! If I am Christian and decide to marry a Non-Christian, what spirituality will we have in common? That’s like oil and water or like light and darkness and we know they just don’t mix! Having the same love and profound respect in the fear of God, a couple’s communication with each other will be in unity and not division. Of course, there will be disagreements in a marriage, yet there has to be a level of trust in God that the marriage is built upon the right foundation according to God’s word.

Despite the many trials and tribulations, there must be a deep respect for each other's opinions in or out of agreement; to have faith that things will work out; to pray to our heavenly father, who is our counselor and arbitrator; and to simply to keep on loving your wife, your queen, regardless of the circumstances. Life can be beautiful if we just learn how to love. Good news is that love conquerors all!

Debra Burkett

INTRODUCTION

Husband, love your wife, even though she does not want you to!

I don't need help. I can do it myself may sound like a phrase coming from a two-year old who is learning a new skill, but it's typically a trauma response used by women all too frequently these days. Now I know you're thinking this book is for men, and it is, but bear with me for your blessing.

Oftentimes, women who have been let down by past familial or intimate relationships use hyper-independence as a defense mechanism. When it’s used in marriage, it can be confusing, frustrating and hurtful to husbands. Men are born providers and protectors and when those roles are absorbed by the wife or taken away altogether, inevitably frustration ensues, and the husband shuts down. This is a sure sign that the marriage is on a fast track for trouble.

Because of the world we live in, we can always expect social media and TV to contradict the Bible.