RADIO MESSAGE
What is it that every woman wants
and needs from a man? I know that we are living in a day which promotes
masculinity among women and femininity among men. And we are beginning to reap
the consequences of that foolish trend in society. Our society has produced a
generation of effeminate men; and no woman wants such a man for a husband. She
will neither respect him nor obey him. EVERY WOMAN NEEDS AND WANTS A MAN WHO
IS A REAL MAN. The word of God makes it very plain that a woman needs a man
upon whom she can depend, a man to provide for her, a man to protect her, a man
to love her, and a man to rule over her. It is the responsibility of every
husband to rule and govern his household for the glory of God. Such a
responsibility requires firmness and manliness. It does not require harshness
and severity. But it does require firmness. A man can be gentle, loving and
tender, and still be firm. A husband's word must be law in his household. EVERY
WOMAN NEEDS AND WANTS A MAN WHO IS DEPENDABLE. Your wife needs to be able
to depend on you. It is not possible for a woman to respect a man who is lazy
and irresponsible. She needs to know that you will provide for her and the
children. She needs to know that you will protect them and take care of them.
If you will show responsibility, reliability, dependability as a man, it is
very likely that your wife will give you the respect which a man should have.
If she can count on you through thick and thin, she will. EVERY WOMAN NEEDS
AND WANTS A MAN WHO IS GENTLE, TENDER, LOVING AND THOUGHTFUL. These things
are in no way contrary to manliness. In fact, they are essential to true
manliness. It is commanded "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also
loved the church, and gave himself for it" (Eph. 5:25). Women need sexual
attention and gratification every bit as much as men do. So you men should make
it your business to be thoughtful, tender, and passionate in making love to
your wives. Probably most men need more instruction in this area than women.
Usually men are shamefully selfish sexually. They seldom make love to their
wives. But this thing of tenderness, gentleness, and thoughtfulness goes far
beyond the bedroom. It extends to every aspect of family life. I cannot imagine
any excuse for a man neglecting his wife. You ought never to forget a birthday
or anniversary. But you should be even more thoughtful than that. It is amazing
how far an unexpected flower arrangement goes toward making a womants day, or a
gift of any kind, small or great, just something to let her know that you think
of her. This is what I am saying BE A GENTLEMAN, courteous, thoughtful,
and caring. Women love affectionate words, thoughtful gestures, and special
attention, almost as much as men do. In your speech and in your actions be
tender, thoughtful, loving, and gentle. I am sure that your wife will respond
favorably to it.
These three things every woman wants and needs in
a man: FIRMNESS, DEPENDABILITY, AND TENDERNESS. No woman wants to be
married to a bully or to a sissy. But I have never yet seen a man who was firm,
dependable, and tender fail to win the respect of his wife and children. If you
are a good husband, it is very likely that you will have a good wife.