It says in 1 Corinthians 13:7 that love “always protects.” That doesn’t mean love enables, covers over, or makes secret those things that should be brought to the light. (Giving “protecting love” is being very careful and prayerful of when, where, and with whom, we share “personal” details of our married life that need extra help and wise counsel.) To truly love our spouse is to protect them by showing honour and respect for their feelings— not revealing or doing anything that will embarrass or “cut them down.” By doing so, we’re dishonouring them and showing that we don’t value them. It also tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that “love is kind,” “does not delight in evil,” and “is not self-seeking” so by embarrassing them, we dishonour not only our spouse, but in many ways, we also show the Lord that we dishonour His Word. Even if our spouse dishonours us, we are not given the permission to retaliate in return.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 05:00:01 +0000
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