Things We Teach Our Daughters ….
by Bubba
- To Glorify God
A Gospel Lady …- Values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)
- Realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)
- Seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)
- Uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)
- To Encourage a Man
A Gospel Lady ...- Is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
- Does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)
- Portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)
- Is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)
- Appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority. In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)
- Does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)
- Holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything. (1 Timothy 5:22)
- To Raise Children
A Gospel Lady …- Knows the way a child is to be trained, and does not hesitate in that training. (Proverbs 22:6)
- Does not shame herself by leaving a child to himself (Proverbs 29:15)
- Does not withhold discipline (Proverbs 23:13, Proverbs 13:24)
- Teaches her children diligently (Deuteronomy 6:7)
- Views her children as a blessed heritage from the Lord _(Psalm 127:3)
- To Live in Community
A Gospel Lady …- Does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)
- Is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)
- Restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)
- Encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)
- Does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)
- Is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)
- Opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hand to the needy. (Proverbs 31:20)
- To Handle Conflict
A Gospel Lady …- Turns away wrath through soft answers (Proverbs 15:1)
- Is tender hearted and forgiving (Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:13)
- Is quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19-21)
- Does not repay evil for evil (Romans 12:17-19)
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