How often have you heard or uttered these words: "I DEMAND RESPECT!"
I've heard them growing up as my parents quarreled and experienced it myself in my own marriage.
I remember an incident in which a male was very upset in a store and arguing with a cashier. He was cursing up a storm. My husband was irritated by his vulgarity and told the man to have respect for his wife (me) and his children that were present. The man surprisingly calmed down and apologized to us.
One day my husband and I got into a "heated fellowship" and he began to speak to me in a very disrespectful way. Of course, I was angry and hurt but more than anything I was puzzled.
How is it possible that you will take a stand and demand others to respect your spouse and not put the same demand on yourself!
If you expect your spouse to keep their eyes to themselves, to speak to you in a worthy manner, to dress appropriately, to be truthful and faithful - then walk in the same standards.
Both husband and wives should honor and respect one another - PERIOD! You cannot demand something you yourself are not willing to give. That simple!
Let us also remember: "And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Ephesians 5:21 NLT
We all have a responsibility to submit (which is to also respect) one to another. Does it mean you have to agree all the time? Absolutely not. But we must be cautious of our words and attitudes -learning to agree to disagree. Revere the Christ in your spouse! You cannot dishonor, disrespect and disregard your spouse without doing it to Him.
‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ ~ Matthew 25:40 The Message
Apologize if an apology is required - make amends and love, honor and respect each other!
I've heard them growing up as my parents quarreled and experienced it myself in my own marriage.
I remember an incident in which a male was very upset in a store and arguing with a cashier. He was cursing up a storm. My husband was irritated by his vulgarity and told the man to have respect for his wife (me) and his children that were present. The man surprisingly calmed down and apologized to us.
One day my husband and I got into a "heated fellowship" and he began to speak to me in a very disrespectful way. Of course, I was angry and hurt but more than anything I was puzzled.
How is it possible that you will take a stand and demand others to respect your spouse and not put the same demand on yourself!
If you expect your spouse to keep their eyes to themselves, to speak to you in a worthy manner, to dress appropriately, to be truthful and faithful - then walk in the same standards.
Both husband and wives should honor and respect one another - PERIOD! You cannot demand something you yourself are not willing to give. That simple!
"Treat others as you want them to treat you." Luke 6:31 TLB
Let us also remember: "And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Ephesians 5:21 NLT
We all have a responsibility to submit (which is to also respect) one to another. Does it mean you have to agree all the time? Absolutely not. But we must be cautious of our words and attitudes -learning to agree to disagree. Revere the Christ in your spouse! You cannot dishonor, disrespect and disregard your spouse without doing it to Him.
‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ ~ Matthew 25:40 The Message
Apologize if an apology is required - make amends and love, honor and respect each other!
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