What makes a woman a good woman ? Don't rely on Hollywood for the right answer. If a woman intends to win the heart of a good man according to God's definition of good, she will need to know what her purpose is according to her Creator.
THE PURPOSE OF THE WIFE/WOMAN IS TO SOFTEN AND IMPROVE THE HUSBAND’S/MAN'S CHARACTER AND GIVE IT COMPLETENESS (1 Peter 3:1/1 Samuel 25:9-35)
IMPROVING HIS CHARACTER
God designed that man should be constantly improving, daily reaching a higher point in the scale of excellence. (and the wife’s purpose is to improve her husband’s character. Therefore the wife should be using her influence to lead her husband to study the Bible and obey the requirements of GOD. Why you may ask ?) The Bible presents a perfect standard of character. It will elevate the mind, improve the character, and give peace and joy to the heart. and the requirements of God are made in wisdom and goodness. In obeying them, the mind enlarges, the character improves. (Isaiah 13:12/Luke 9:23/Hebrews 4:12/Psalms 119:11)
As in the case of Daniel, in exact proportion as the spiritual character is developed, the intellectual capabilities are increased. It is when intellectual and moral power are combined that the greatest standard of manhood is reached. The right which one has to claim to be a man is determined by the use made of his intellect. In the attainment of a perfect Christian character, the culture of the intellect is necessary. (Daniel 1:19,20/1 Peter 4:1/Hebrews 8:10)
The human intellect gains expansion and vigor and acuteness by being taxed. As a means of intellectual training, the Bible is more effective than any other book, or all other books combined. ( Psalms 119:9,105/John 17:17)
GIVING HIS CHARACTER COMPLETENESS
The completeness of man is in Christ Jesus. Of Himself man cannot obtain completeness, but every gift of heaven is granted to those who will co-operate with Christ, striving day by day for the mastery over the deceptive temptations of the enemy. Godliness is the only solid foundation for true dignity and completeness of character. Love is the basis of godliness. The qualities which it is essential for all to possess are those which marked the completeness of Christ's character--His love, His patience, His unselfishness, and His goodness. These attributes are gained by doing kindly actions with a kindly heart. The completeness of Christian character is attained when the impulse to help and bless others springs constantly from within--when the sunshine of heaven fills the heart and is revealed in the countenance. (Colossians 2:10/Ephesians 3:19/Philippians 1:11/2 Peter 1:3-11/1 Timothy 6:11/1 John 3:7,10)
The wife can give completeness to her husband’s character (his thoughts and feelings) by attracting him to CHRIST to become a Christian or more CHRIST-like; by encouraging and influencing him to help and bless others; to do kindly deeds with a kindly heart. Don't let Hollywood be your guide.
By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.
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