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Msg #1109 A Husband's Christlike Communications
What The Bible Says

Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice



All husbands need a crash course in communications and those that are
fathers more so. The Holy Bible tells us to "dwell with them according to
knowledge, giving honor unto the wife." Although it is often wise to keep
your mouth shut, you can not dwell well like that. "Husbands, love your
wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." Good
communications produce a freedom of expression where no topic is off limits,
and an atmosphere where being understood pervades. When everyone knows a
subject that must be avoided or anyone reports they are not understood, then
the communication lifeline needs repair. With good communication there will
be no win-loose arguments and conversations will always reduce, not
increase, tensions. Such communications produce a safe secure atmosphere
that esteems, honors, and edifies. These five traits are the qualities found
in our relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We can talk to
Him about anything and He always understands us. He never argues and talking
to Him resolves problems and tensions. "Casting all your care upon him; for
He careth for you" produces safety and security in a friend closer than a
brother who has promised us He will never leave us nor forsake us. We are to
exemplify Christ in our attitude and action, and we sure need to have
marital communications which exemplify his lifeline which is ever available
to us. We should evaluate our homes and marriages for these good
communication qualities. If you think you are doing OK, have your wife do
the evaluation; you will surely find something to talk about. We can be more
Christlike in our communications. "But to do good and to communicate forget
not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." (Heb 13:16)