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HUSBAND BASHING

"Do not speak against one another, brethren."
James 4:11a (NAS)

Have you ever been with a group of girlfriends and suddenly the
conversation turns to the subject of your husbands? Oftentimes the
talk will center around the irritations and frustrations that are in
each of the marriages. Before you know it, a good husband bashing is
in session!

It is especially easy to slip into a critical spirit during times
when your officer is working a lot of long hours and you are stuck
with all the pressures and responsibilities of running the household.
Loneliness, financial pressure, and an already struggling marriage
can bring out the criticism, as well.

Ladies, God does not want you to tear down your husband, even when he
is not present to hear it! There IS definitely a time for seeking the
Godly counsel of a trusted friend in regard to the frustrations of
your marriage. But if you simply spout off and criticize your husband
to others, you are tearing away at the very fabric of your marriage!

Instead of giving your friends a reason to dislike your husband, give
them the opportunity to help you solve marriage problems and overcome
frustrations. When you talk to others about your frustrations with
your husband, think about how you would want HIM to talk to others
about the situation... then do likewise.

Make it a point to always be respectful in the way you talk about
your officer, whether he is present to hear it or not. In this way,
you will be building up your marriage rather than tearing it apart!

PRAYER: Father, help wives (and husbands, too!) to always remember to
be respectful in the way they talk about their spouse. Even during
difficult times in the marriage relationship, help them to seek Godly
counsel rather than tear down their mate with their words. In Jesus'
name, amen.
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