Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
March 5, 2017

Finding a Good Husband
by Bryan Gibson
Think you’ve found the man of your dreams? Before you plunge into what you hope will be wedded bliss, ask these questions about your potential husband (all gleaned from the Book of Proverbs).
Is he humble? “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom” (11:2). Bottom line—if he has a “proud look,” don’t marry him, because the Lord hates that (6:16-17), and so should you.
Does he obey the word of God? “He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded” (13:13). “He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is careless of his ways will die” (19:16). Keep His commandments—that’s what faithful Christians do, and that’s what you’re looking for.
Does he acknowledge his sins, and does he make every effort to correct them? “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (28:13).
Does he listen to the advice/rebuke of others, especially when it’s Biblically based? “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise” (12:15). “He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding” (15:32).
What kind of company does he keep? “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (13:20).
Is he quick-tempered? “Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul” (22:24-25). “An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression” (29:22).
Does he work hard? “…but diligence is a man’s precious possession” (12:27). “He who has a slack hand becomes poor…he who gathers in summer is a wise son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame” (10:4-5).
Is he greedy for money? If he is, he may neglect you, and he may resort to sinful means to get it. “He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live” (15:27). “Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich” (28:6).
Does he talk too much? “He who has knowledge spares his word, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive” (17:27-28).
Does he show compassion to those in need? He won’t receive any, if he doesn’t show any. “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry himself and not be heard” (21:13).
Does he praise you and others? “Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her” (31:28). That’s what unselfish men do, because it’s not all about ME.
Is he honest? “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight” (12:22). “A righteous man hates lying…” (13:5).
Ladies, please don’t “settle.” Don’t just look for the man of your dreams; look for a man “after His (God’s) own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22).

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