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LOL! Pastor Steve.
I would have to agree that if one has only knowledge of the words typed in scripture, but lacks discernment and wisdom regarding its life application, it would not necessarily be an indication of spiritual maturity. We do indeed see a lot of that...unfortunately..
When a guy tells you that he is a Christian but doesn't have an interest in discussing the things of God or attending church with a lady, it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in his godly leadership abilities. Seeing a man live out what he professes to believe is what I want to see, even if he hasn't memorized a lot of scripture.
I know firsthand how faithful God is in helping a man who truly seeks to honor the Lord in leading his family. I know you do as well. It is an amazingly blessed thing for a wife to see. It has always seemed to me that respect is what a man desires most from his lady, so much so that the scriptures instruct women accordingly. When a woman witnesses her man humbling himself before God, seeking His face regarding a decision he must make for his family, it causes her heart to swell with a loving pride in him that I can't imagine to offend the Lord in any way.
I would have to agree that if one has only knowledge of the words typed in scripture, but lacks discernment and wisdom regarding its life application, it would not necessarily be an indication of spiritual maturity. We do indeed see a lot of that...unfortunately..
When a guy tells you that he is a Christian but doesn't have an interest in discussing the things of God or attending church with a lady, it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in his godly leadership abilities. Seeing a man live out what he professes to believe is what I want to see, even if he hasn't memorized a lot of scripture.
I know firsthand how faithful God is in helping a man who truly seeks to honor the Lord in leading his family. I know you do as well. It is an amazingly blessed thing for a wife to see. It has always seemed to me that respect is what a man desires most from his lady, so much so that the scriptures instruct women accordingly. When a woman witnesses her man humbling himself before God, seeking His face regarding a decision he must make for his family, it causes her heart to swell with a loving pride in him that I can't imagine to offend the Lord in any way.