Words
are the easiest and most common form of communication. Great preachers have inspired
saints. Great words when written, last and can be read and reread. Words are
wonderful things that please the ear and the mind. More important, good and
kind words, when spoken at the right time, can heal a wounded heart. As
somebody had said that, words are also the first and easiest means of
communication with God. This week I was reading a book by Myles Munroe, "The Purpose and Power of Love & Marriage",
of which I came across these words and ideas he puts across. I could not go
without sharing them:
- “God did not create woman from man’s head, that he should command her, nor from his feet, that she should be his slave, but rather from his side that she should be near his heart.”
- "A woman may be beautiful but have poor character. A man may be a business genius, making money left and right, but lack common courtesy, sensitivity, and compassion.”
- “The first basic need of a male is sexual fulfillment; for a female, affection. The second most basic need of a male is recreational companionship; for a female, communication and conversation. The third basic need of a male in a relationship is an attractive woman; for a woman, honesty and openness. The fourth basic need of a male is domestic support; for a female, financial support. The fifth basic need of a male is admiration and respect; for a woman, family commitment.”
- “Here are a few important principles to remember
with regard to the giving and receiving between males and females. When a
male demands, a female reacts; she doesn’t respond. When a male gives, a
female responds. When a male commits, a female submits. Nothing is more
precious to a female than a committed male. Nothing is no more depressing
to a female than an uncommitted male. Here’s the secret, guys: If you want
a submitted female, be a committed male. It’s that simple. When a male
abuses, a female refuses. Whenever a man abuses a woman, she refuses to
respond. When a male shares, a female cares. If you find a man who is
willing to share with the woman in his life, you will find a woman who is
willing to care for her man. When a male leads, a female follows. When a
man carries out his God-given responsibility for leadership, a woman
responds by following his lead. Leadership does not mean being bossy,
always telling others what to do. No, leadership means going ahead, not
putting others in the front. Good leaders lead by example, not by decree.
Jesus led by example, and so did Moses, Peter, Paul, and all the other
great leaders in the Bible. Leading by example means doing ourselves the
things we wish others to do.”
