Love Protects

1 Corinthians 13:7

It always protects...

Have you ever noticed the 3 little words that start the 7th verse of 1 Cor.13? I've always glossed over them to embrace the words that follow, "...always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." But these first 3 little words are very important. And can often be extremely challenging.

How do you talk about your husband when he is not listening? What about when you're around a group of girlfriends, and they're all sharing stupid husband stories? Do you chime in as well? What about one-on-one. Do you share your husband's mistakes or make him sound ignorant?

The Bible clearly tells us that we are to protect them. We are to protect their name. We are to protect their reputation. And we are to honor them.

Proverbs 31 adds to this concept:

"She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." (v12)

Our words can either bring good or harm to our marriages. So if you think - even for a moment - that he would be embarrassed or would not approve of what you are sharing - don't share it! Even if you think he deserves to be embarrassed, the Bible is very clear - we are to protect our husbands.

This choice of protecting our husbands, brings honor to God. And when we actively choose to honor God by honoring our husbands, we can be confident that God will bless these small, yet life potentially marriage changing choices.

Have a great day!