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The Apostle Paul taught husbands that they have a sanctifying affect upon their wives. The world system hates women. It started in Genesis 3, when the curse was announced, “I will put enmity between the woman and you.” Every commercial, every demonstration of woman is degrading, reducing her to an “object” to be abused. Your wife faces a machine of propaganda attempting to manipulate her emotions and insecurities. Yet, you have the power to heal your wife.

1. Your wife must draw her security from your words. She must have the humility to listen to your instruction. She should draw her strength and emotional security from you.

2. Your wife must have confidence in your competence and wisdom. You cannot lead the unwilling. She must have “faith to follow” you. Faith comes to her by hearing your words. Speak kind and comforting words to your wife. There are times that you must speak strong and directive words. There are times when you must softly caress your wife with words of hope and anticipation.

3. Your wife should pursue your counsel. She should trust your wisdom more than any other. She should reach for your involvement in her decisions.

4. Your wife should agree with you. Agreement is the purpose of marriage. Most couples never understand this principle. Most argue and debate rather than pray. Most compete with one another, never knowing that it is costing them their progress. Where two agree on earth, nothing is impossible. The defeat of any marriage is a third voice in the relationship.