- Bisi Adewale

“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself and the wife see that she REVERENCE her husband”. (Ephesians 5:33).
Wives should know that they must respect their husbands in every way. Honour him not because of his PROFESSION but because of his POSITION as your head. Avoid arguments and disobedience. Talk to him with respect; serve his food with respect, be a godly woman and obey the Lord.
HOW TO RESPECT
1. Let there be respect in your speech. Avoid nagging, cursing, shouting, murmuring, etc (Eph. 4:29)
2. Listen to the counsel of your spouse, don’t be too big to be corrected by your wife/husband
3. Never embarrass your spouse
4. Avoid public correction
5. Welcome your spouse home honourably
6. Never expose the secret of your spouse
7. Never report your spouse to anybody except (if need be) your pastor and counsellor.


Rewards of Respect in Marriage
1. Positive Reverberation. Respect is a positive action. Respecting your partner inspires him or her to take positive steps while supporting and loving you in return
2. Brings Cycle of Good Deeds. If you respect your spouse, he/she will respect you in return and it will continue like that.
3. Build positive self-esteem of your spouse
4. Breeds togetherness, oneness and unity
5. It is a way to build good homes
6. It is a good insurance on your marriage
Whatever you don’t appreciate will depreciate in value. Value your spouse; he or she is a rare gift from God to you. He or she is part of your life (Eccl 9:9). Don’t lose your partner before you appreciate him or her.

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