07/08/2024
The Unlike Poles of Marriage
By Archbishop Charles Agyinasare
Day 218 (05/08/2024)
1 Peter 3:7 “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
It is said that women speak about 30,000 words a day, while men speak only 20,000. In other words, women talk far more than men! This is just one of the many things to know about the
genders.
From today’s reading, husbands are admonished to dwell with their wives according to knowledge. To have knowledge in marriage means to have an understanding of the s*xes or gender differences. This is what I call intelligent recognition. The man must have an understanding of the female gender and the woman, that of the man.
Here are three things to note about the s*xes or gender:
1. The man is not the same as the woman.
Even though this should be an obvious fact, there are many people in this generation who deny it. But in fact, men and women are different from each other. It is therefore frightening to note that many couples know next to nothing about each s*x or gender’s differences. For a couple to live harmoniously with each other, they must have a basic understanding of each other’s gender or s*x.
2. There is equality of the s*xes.
A man and woman are equally made in the image and likeness of God but in different s*x or gender. When God created them, He called them both “Man” (Genesis 5:1, NKJV). This means both are equal in the sight of God. The humanity of man is not different from that of a woman.
3. We are different for a purpose
The man and woman were created to complement each other in the marital union. This is the beauty of the divine design. But if the differences are not understood we can have needless conflicts and tension in marriage.
Precious one, a good understanding of the peculiar nature and needs of the opposite s*x is necessary for ensuring marital cohesion. Therefore, capitalise on the differences, and do not let them be a source of conflict and tension.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, as I patiently study my spouse, their needs and differences, help me to establish better cohesion in my marriage in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Cross references:
• Matthew 19:4-6
• Genesis 2:18
• Hebrews 13:4
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