Main Scriptures: 1Cor.9:24-27
More Scriptures: Rom.8:13, Col.3:5, Jer.6:30
Do you know that your emotions, sexual appetite, anger are capable of leading you into trouble if you do not know how to control them? This is so important for you and me that are striving to become good and godly husbands. Many husbands have lost their lives because they could not control their emotions at the sight of or mention of money. Very many husbands have not only sacrificed their sheep for money, they have also sold their right to long life and ability to bear children to the god of this world-satan. A lot of husbands are struggling with the shame and pain of sexually transmitted diseases because they did not control their sexual appetite. Many also have beaten their wives or children to death because they couldn’t control their anger. These attributes are not what makes you an awesome husband.
As an awesome husband, God wants you to have control over your emotions even in the face of provocation either from your sheep or from outsiders. This is why the Word of God admonishes us to put your bodies under…. You cannot avoid your wife or children offending you because they are not perfect. It is how you respond to their negative attitude that is very important. The Scripture tells us that if God will mark iniquity, who shall stand?….. But despite the failures of man, God still loved us and gave us His best as a ransom for our lost souls. So, your best to your wife and children is not found in holding bitterness against them or beating them up or even having extra-marital affairs. Your best is in holding on to those godly ideals even when it doesn’t seem convenient and make sense.
But how do I bring my body under? The first is for you to acknowledge the Person of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. This is fellowship. The second is for you to be conscious that you have the mind of Christ. There is something powerful about your mind. It is the seat of decisions. And that is why the Bible warns us to guard our minds with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life…. The urge to commit adultery, be bitter against your sheep and have bad will toward your flock takes its root in your mind. If what occupies your mind is ungodliness, you will manifest ungodliness. So, for you to be in command of your emotions and bring them under control, you must daily renew your mind with the Word of God. You must make time to study your Bible, and read or listen to other anointed books. You are made by the word of God (Gen.2:7) and you will require the Word of God to become an awesome husband. That is your character.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISE
· Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to bring my body under control in all things.
· Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from every root of bitterness I have against my sheep.
· Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me not to seek alternatives outside Your word.
FAITH CONFESSION
I have the mind of Christ and by it I rule over my emotions because I am set to become a good and godly husband in Jesus Name. Amen.
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