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Don’t Mistreat Godly Woman. Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 19, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today.
Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today. The Bible condemns such behavior and encourages men to treat women with respect, kindness, and compassion.
Some examples of mistreatment include:
- Domestic violence and abuse
- Emotional manipulation and control
- Verbal abuse and belittling
- Infidelity and betrayal
- Neglect and abandonment
- Discrimination and marginalization
Such behavior is not only harmful to women but also contradicts God's teachings and examples of Christlike love and respect.
The Bible urges men to:
- Love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25-33)
- Honor and respect their wives as co-heirs of the grace of life (1 Peter 3:7)
- Treat others with kindness, compassion, and humility (Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 25:31-46)
According to the Bible, mistreating a godly woman can have serious consequences. Here are some examples:
1. God's protection and vengeance: Psalm 105:15 says, "Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm." God promises to protect and avenge His children, especially His daughters, from those who harm or oppress them.
2. Curse and judgment: The Bible warns that those who harm or mistreat God's children, including women, will face judgment and curses (Deuteronomy 27:19, Malachi 4:5-6).
3. Loss of blessings and favor: When we mistreat God's daughters, we risk losing God's blessings and favor in our lives (1 Peter 3:7).
4. Spiritual consequences: The Bible teaches that mistreating others, including godly women, can lead to spiritual consequences, such as hardened hearts and spiritual blindness (Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 12:15).
5. Accountability to God: The Bible reminds us that we will be held accountable to God for how we treat others, including godly women (Romans 2:6-11, Revelation 20:12-13).
Remember, God values and cherishes His daughters, and He will not tolerate mistreatment or oppression. Let us strive to honor and respect godly women, and may we be blessed by our Heavenly Father as we do so.
Let us strive to be like Christ, who valued and respected women, and may we repent and seek forgiveness when we fall short.