Heavenly Marriage

Bible References on Marriage

1 Timothy:2.9-15

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; but (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Women were made to be “wives” and “help” fit to man for the easier works of mankind (mostly in the protected environment of home and family). Her closeness to God and heavenly living grants beautification advantages that has females reaching the pinnacle of beauty first. Expensively enhancing spiritually-derived physical beauty can price the woman out of a husband’s affordability. Such also can lead to the conceit of loving herself more, and the man less, on account of enchanting adornments. Aware of women’s eye-catching, irresistible beauty and evocation of desire, the Apostle Paul counsels women to tone down in public, not shine or sparkle, be reserved, conservative. Don’t even talk, lest the soft voice, perky squeals, or release of personal information draw the wrong kind of attention. I’ve heard men characterize public women as heart-stopping, drop-dead gorgeous; you’ve got the cutest little baby face; them there eyes (blue eyes, brown eyes, dark eyes, green eyes), laughing face, shadow of her smile, blushing bride, luscious lips, string of pearls, because you speak to me, something in the way she moves, legs up to here; or use endearments towards intimacy (sweetheart, honey, babe, pretty mama, little darling) and pursuit of first name familiarity (there are hundreds of songs like Laura, JoAnn, Mona Lisa, Barbara Ann, Peggy Sue, Sweet Caroline, Sherry, Sweet Georgia Brown, Gloria, etc.).

There appears no end of men who will market feminine beauty and sex for money and power. Modern commercialized women often are called “Million-Dollar Babies.” Perhaps the best way to interpret Biblical conservatism for women in public is that they are a visible treasure to be shielded and guarded. However, instead of locking Beauty in a safe, or purse, or billfold, or briefcase, or armored car, or surrounding her with body guards, or teaching her martial arts and how to wield weapons, the freedom answer basically involves “not showing your money.” Let her tone-down and dress-down with dignity. Keep her on the arm of her husband with a joined look of love, and she won’t be lured away and exploited.

Teaching men, competing with men, or replacing men also is admonished. Modern women have minds polished by God and man, but she should not use the acquired smarts to confuse the hierarchy of God, replace a man, or become his superior. Eden’s lesson implies the women is more easily tempted or moved or beguiled than the man, so dependency or submission in love remains the safer role. The fact is, if she willfully chooses to move out of the safety zone God designed (wifely role), she can do it AND get ill-advised male encouragement. Men, especially sensual men, will give women what they want, even if they’re asking for the wrong things. They are easily swayed by women, especially pretty women. Modern role confusion is due greatly to this preference-giving. Women must be spiritually mature enough to forego the contest for male perks they are sure to win with feminine “muscle.” Seeking and asking for the right things will keep both husband and wife safe and happy. The last book of the Bible warns of final doom for letting matchlessly beautiful women of end times upset the hierarchy of God and reign supreme. That upside-down society ultimately falls, even violently. Our merciful God promises to restore the end-times world to the wise and gentle shepherd, Jesus Christ. I pray that reviving Christian marriage now will open a spacious, peaceful portal to that future joyful refuge in Christ.

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