There's a phenomena I've been noticing lately; mainly over the last few years. I
notice men, Christian men, basically mistreating women - making fun of them,
embarrassing them, putting them in awkward situations, talking down to them.
This is not okay.
Don't misunderstand me though, this is done, for the most part, in a joking manner. But I think it's just as wrong. Especially as Christian men. We are the leaders.
'Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!"'
Proverbs26:18-19
That's some pretty heavy scripture.
Whether you signed up for it or not, you are setting the example as a Christian male. Not just in a romantic relationship, but in every friendship you have with a woman. Whether you just met her in class, whether she lives next door, whether she works with you, whether she is saved or not.
Our relationships with women are to represent the marriage of Christ and the church. When is the last time Jesus asked where His weekly cookies are? When is the last time He asked you to clean up the mess He made? If I recall, Christ has been busy preparing a place FOR you. And at the wedding feast, He will be SERVING you. Why? Because He is the Groom; we are His bride. He is love.
But more than this, it's important for us, as men, to show women what true
selfless love is. Again, not just in romantic relationships, but in every friendship with a woman. If we can't show them the love Christ has for them, then they will find a counterfeit love elsewhere. This should break your heart, because it's a perfect picture of how we, as humans, search for counterfeit love when we feel distant from the Lord.
So, men. Stop talking down to women. Stop taking advantage of their service and
start SERVING. Stop treating them like they're of lesser value, and start treating them like the bride they are. When you begin to truly love a woman with Godly love, I think you'll find her utter submission and service to you.
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Sooo good Hudson. Thank you man that was great encouragement. I need that. Thanks, bro!
all of these sound like indirect attacks at specific people
I'm not sure how this post could sound like an attack. It's meant to encourage and challenge people.
It's also possible some people have been convicted- and that's a good thing. Most of topics I post on my blog are written to myself as well; it's silly of you to assume that I think I'm above any of my own advice.
Thanks for reading though.
Well said Hud.
To the people who can't bring themselves to leave their names I say I wouldn't consider you a man. You can't even take responsibility for a comment you leave on a blog. How do you expect to be able to take responsibility for a family? Everything said in this blog post is true. If you have a problem with it I would first take it up with your own heart, and then go talk to someone who is doing these things right.
Yes this is an attack on you. Wolves parading in sheep clothing do not need to be handled with care.
After reading this, I have mixed feelings. I understand completely what Hudson is trying to convey, and it is 100% true. At the same time, women can want to serve us, and though as men we take advantage of that, we can not deny the heart they have to serve us. Ty, I would say that is a bit harsh, though understandable as well. It will remain unknown as to who wrote those anonymous notes, but either way this does come across as slight attacks at people, though I know Hudson's heart in this, and that was not his intention. All in all I would say as men we need to step up to the plate, and act as a man. Hud calls us out, but Christ calls us out first. Christ got on his hands and knees and washed our feet. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords! All the more we should be treating women with dignity and respect, as well as other men, and anyone we come in contact with. Love you guys.
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