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PEACEMAKING -- A MEEK SPIRIT
The following Scripture is written to wives who inherently like to adorn themselves with all types of jewelry: “Let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Peter 5:3).
However, it can also have its application men. It makes reference in the beginning of the verse to “the hidden man of the heart.” Men who prefer their wives not ...to be loud and raucous, screaming and yelling at the children, would do well to tone themselves down somewhat. It is not the nature of the inner man, Jesus Christ, to be loud and brash.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:29: ”Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Undoubtedly it would be a great blessing for women who desire a restful marriage to have a husband who is like Jesus Christ in this way. A loud and abrasive husband who bullies his wife and family does not create a home of rest for the souls under his care.
I do not believe that men are not mean to show their masculinity in the way they act and live. On the contrary, I love men to be masculine, but at the same time caring, protecting, and gentle towards their wives and daughters. Masculinity does not mean a man should not be meek when dealing with hurt and broken people.
Meekness does not mean that we cannot be competitive in sports and business and at the same time meek and gentle to our family and friends.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
