Prov 31 Recipe For a Good Husband Pt 1

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Prov31:3-5

Prov 31 is a chapter most often thought to be about women. While to a degree this is true, really it is written to a young man. It is advice from a very wise and godly mother to her son. Men and young men please pay attention. Prov 31 is definitely for you. Women this is the advice you should give your son. Prov 31 is for you. Young women this is what to look for in a future husband. Prov 31 is for you. It is a message I wish I had heard when I was young.

"Give not thy strength unto woman." In our world, in this culture, there is nothing to sidetrack and cause a young man to go in the wrong direction than in relationships with the opposite sex. Paul says,"it is good for a man not to touch a woman." This applies to anyone not yet ready for marriage. That's extreme don't you think? No, entering marriage without previous emotional, spiritual, and physical entanglements will prove very beneficial. It will make your marriage that much more special. Your wife will know that you are set apart for her only. She will feel special. She will know that you are trustworthy and are able to maintain self control. This is a great foundation for a good marriage.

Younger women, suppose one day your husband is at work and a female coworker seems to be attracted to him. How will you know he'll be faithful if he was unable to wait until marriage?

One day, young men you will stand before the one girl (if her daddy lets you this far) you'll love for all time. You will have to answer about your purity. Do you plan to lie? Please, do not awaken love before its time. If you do, you will regret it.