Smoking Hot Soap Box

Ladies, I have to warn you that I am on my soapbox today!!

First let me tell you a little about myself. I am very short, could maybe lose a couple of pounds, have some gray hair and few wrinkles. I guess you would call me average. As grandmothers go I guess I am not horrible to look at, but one thing for sure is that no one can say that I am "Smoking Hot" and that is OK with me.

What makes me say all of that is the articles that I have been reading, about some pastors who have been posting, tweeting or blogging about their wives. They have been bragging about their "Smoking Hotness" and have even gone as far as posting pictures to prove it.  It is almost like they are trying to compete amongst themselves to see who has the most gorgeous partner.

To me this seems to go against what the scriptures say about a husband and wife relationship.

Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don’t take advantage of them. 

Colossians 3:19 The Message

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 
Ephesians 5:25 King James Version

It is wonderful when husbands and wives have a healthy, marriage, in every way, but that is something that needs to stay between them. To me posting pictures of your wives dressed scantily is not showing them the respect they deserve, and it certainly is not showing Christ's love to the woman that God has given you. It actually is getting pretty close to the porn that I am sure most preachers preach against.

Sweet women, we are wonderful and unique with all the gifts that God has given us. He does not want us to let ourselves be used in ways that demean us. Our husbands, who love us, should know this. 

I am happy to say my pastor husband loves me like Christ loves the church. Which means that our relationship stays where it belongs and that is between the two of us. Makes our marriage very special. 

My hope for all of you, whether you are married or you are going to marry, is that you remember God wants you to be respected and loved! My prayer for you, also, is that your husband remembers this too!! 

Blessings!