How should a godly man treat a woman? Opening: Who is it harder to - TopicsExpress

How should a godly man treat a woman? Opening: Who is it harder to be patient with...your mom or your best friend? Why do men often fail to treat women with respect? Why aren’t we braver and more honorable when it comes to pursuing, romancing, or breaking up with a girl? Biblically every Christian woman is your sister (even your girlfriend) unless she is your wife. If that is true, how are you doing at treating women the way you are supposed to treat them? Rank these manly responsibilities. 1 being easiest for you, 10 being hardest. As it pertains to his sisters (women), a man should… ___ protect her from selfi sh and perverse men. ___ defend and build up her public and private reputation. ___ assure that she has what she needs and if she doesn’t, provide it. ___ encourage her in her relationship with the Lord. ___ set for her, an example of a Godly man. ___ build her up as a woman of God. ___ get to know her heart and encourage her Godly desires. ___ treat her with respect. ___ gently correct and assist her when she is in the wrong. ___ be honest and open about your care and concern for her. Discuss. Study Read 1 Peter 3:7. How are we supposed to treat women? Why does the scripture say to treat them like a “weaker vessel” or “like porcelain”? Is it calling them weak? Is it calling them precious? Read John 12:1-8. Christ is the ultimate example of manliness. When someone started picking on Mary what were Jesus’ words? How does Jesus treat women? Share a moment when you should have told another man who was not respecting a woman to “leave her alone”? youthESource For the Guys by Adam Griffi n