I need to like my wife how she must be loved, not only how I need to be loved. 1 Peter 3:7 involves mind, which says that husbands should live with their wives with understanding, honoring them because the weaker vessels in order that our prayers aren’t hindered. This means I want to honor my wife physically while recognizing her emotional and spiritual strength.
Years ago, I learned I never want our issues to dam my prayers. Imagine trying to wish to God, but He’s not listening due to an issue between us. Honoring her because the weaker vessel is about physical strength, not emotional or spiritual. Though some women could probably beat their husbands in arm wrestling, that’s not the purpose.
The scripture’s foremost message is to live with understanding. My job is to learn the way my wife receives love, to know her, and to know what makes her glad and what doesn’t. There are certain buttons that I should never push because they upset her. I’ve learned to avoid those and give attention to loving her in a way that makes her feel cherished. This means continuously studying her and dwelling together with her in accordance with knowledge.
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