A married woman ought to respect her husband (2)
A woman’s speeches to her husband should be honourable and full of worth.
In the same way, a woman respects her father and or boss or any authority in her life and addresses them accordingly, she should respect her husband.
Women must try to emulate Solomon, as he wrote in Proverbs 8:6-8 saying; ‘Listen, for I have worthy things to say, I open my lips to speak what is right. My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.’
Women should also avoid harsh words when speaking to their husband’s under all circumstances. Proverbs 15:1 says; ‘a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. We should also take into consideration that everyone is responsible for the words they say. Lying will be punished. A false witness will not go unpunished and he who pours out lies will perish (Proverbs 19:9). Therefore, in addition to speaking with respect, let us remember not to lie to our husbands as well. Speak the truth at all times, but in such a way that your spouse finds it palatable. As stated earlier; do not be harsh in your speeches.
Further, be careful not to speak rashly. Proverbs 13:3 states; ‘He who guards his lips, guards his soul, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.’ Many reactions that follow disagreements in our homes would have been prevented if we had taken a moment to employ rational thought before uttering that one explosive statement. Therefore, much as it seems like a daunting task, women, let us learn to be calm and think before we speak, to avoid nasty situations with our spouses.
