What I look for in a husband? When a Christian woman is looking for a husband, the main quality to look for in a man is to be Gods own heart (Acts 13:22). The most important thing any of us may have, is our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. That relationship is above any other. If our vertical relationship with God is based on grace from day to day, then our horizontal relationships reflect that reality. Therefore a potential husband should be a man who is focused on walking in obedience to the Word of God and who look so live your life to bring glory to God (1 Corinthians 10:31). What other qualities should be sought? Paul gives us a great source of information for the qualities to look for in a husband, Chapter 3 in 1 Timothy. On this passage are the qualities required for an elder / pastor / bishop / deacon in the church body. However, these qualities must be present in the lives of men walk qualities can be paraphrased as follows Gods own heart. This man must be patient and controlled in their behavior, not full of pride, but a sober mindset, able to control his emotions, showing kindness to others, able to teach with patience, not given to drunkenness or uncontrolled use of any of Gods gifts, not prone to violence, not too focused on the details of life, but focused on God, not a man prone to be violent, or too sensitive to be offended easily, but one who is thankful for what God has given you, instead of envying the gifts that others have received. In other words, what we have here is the description of a man who is actively engaged in the process of becoming a mature believer. Thats the kind of man a woman should look like a potential husband. Yes, physical attraction, similar interests, complementary qualities and weaknesses, the desire to have children, etc.., Are things to consider. However, these things must take a secondary role to the spiritual qualities that a woman should look for in a man. A man in whom you can trust, respect, and follow the path of godliness is of greater value, a man of good looks, fame, power or money. Finally, when seeks a husband, keep in mind that everything is subject to the will of God in our lives. While we rest in Gods provision for us, He will bring to our lives and testing opportunities. Not all opportunities are things that look good, and not all tests are bad. It is the opportunity to rest in the grace of God in any situation that arises. Every woman wants to find her prince, but the reality is likely to marry a man as flawed as it is. Then by the grace of God, they will spend the rest of their lives together, learning how to be partners, and serve each other. We enter the second most important relationship in our lives (marriage), not under an emotional cloud, but with eyes wide open. Our most important relationship with our Lord and Savior, should be the center of our lives.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:47:31 +0000
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