I want to talk about a touchy subject for a lot of women. I want to step out there and say something that might be sensitive to a lot of women and men, but if I am going to do this I have to be real about it. First to the men... Have you ever noticed the way both women and young women dress? We can't even go the mall or out to eat with out being faced with the temptation of looking. We might be totally happy in our marriage, but when it is put in front of us, we have to look away. As soon as we do, there will be another women walking by the other direction and you just can't get away from it. I wonder what would happen if we as men dressed our daughters and asked our wives to cover themselves more. Do you think it might help the men stay more focused on what they are doing?
Women, I have talked to my wife about this and she says I have no idea how hard it is for a women to live in today's world where you feel like you are competing with brand names and fashion, whats in and what is not. I do know that I am proud of my wife and the way she dresses. I hope that everyone that reads this will take a look at themselves and see how they are dressed and ask yourself - am I causing a man to stumble today? Is my wife going to cause a man to stumble? Is my daughter dressed in a way that will cause young men to be tempted? I guess the main question would be - Is God pleased with the way you are dressed and what women and young girls are wearing? James 1: 14 "But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 then when desires has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is birth gives way to death". I know this may sound like I am putting pressure on women and the way they dress and in a way I am, but women need to think about what they are wearing...especially to church. Women, I am not saying in anyway that it is all up to you or that men are not strong enough to resist, but it is hard enough with out any distractions.
For the Men. Where are you with Christ today? Are you tempted by women? Are you tempted by any other temptations this world has to offer? I know I am!!! I am being real when I say there are things in this world I fight off everyday, but I sit here today and say God is my strength and I seek Him for the rest we all need daily. Men we are called to be the head of our house and will be held accountable someday for what we do and what we do not do, meaning letting the women and daughters in our house go out dressed in a inappropriate manner. You might say what would that be? Well think about what catches your eye when a woman walks in front of you.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Man or mouse?
Man or mouse? Where do you see yourself today?
The Word of God (the bible) is full of men that were truly men. Let's back up and ask what is a man? THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION!!!I have people say things like.... a man takes care of business, a man works and then comes home and sits in his chair and watches the tv. Wow if that is all a man is where do I sign up? The truth is, men are much more than that. We need to know that God has a special purpose for our lives. He has designed us to be warriors for him, but with love kindness and to use the strength that only comes from Him.
The thing is, there are so many different thoughts on what a man's role is. I believe there is a lot more to a man than putting out fires. We are the backbone of our family. We hold things together when it seems things are falling apart around us. I heard a saying one time that made me stop and think..... a man will get up in the middle of the night and go to the door, open it without any fear of what might be on the other side. When you get to the point of saying there is nothing in this world that can keep me from going to the door and facing the unknown, this will take you to a deeper emotional walk in your life.
As far as I know there is only one way to be able to do this. It is the strength that only comes from God. His strength is sufficient in all circumstances. He is there when you open the door to face whatever the world has thrown at you
You just have to remember to take Him with you. If you feel He is not with you then ask yourself who moved first?
The Word of God (the bible) is full of men that were truly men. Let's back up and ask what is a man? THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION!!!I have people say things like.... a man takes care of business, a man works and then comes home and sits in his chair and watches the tv. Wow if that is all a man is where do I sign up? The truth is, men are much more than that. We need to know that God has a special purpose for our lives. He has designed us to be warriors for him, but with love kindness and to use the strength that only comes from Him.
The thing is, there are so many different thoughts on what a man's role is. I believe there is a lot more to a man than putting out fires. We are the backbone of our family. We hold things together when it seems things are falling apart around us. I heard a saying one time that made me stop and think..... a man will get up in the middle of the night and go to the door, open it without any fear of what might be on the other side. When you get to the point of saying there is nothing in this world that can keep me from going to the door and facing the unknown, this will take you to a deeper emotional walk in your life.
As far as I know there is only one way to be able to do this. It is the strength that only comes from God. His strength is sufficient in all circumstances. He is there when you open the door to face whatever the world has thrown at you
You just have to remember to take Him with you. If you feel He is not with you then ask yourself who moved first?
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