By Dorcas Moyo
Good morning my friends and fellow travellers on this journey of life.
Today I want to speak directly to my fellow women. Are you there, ladies?
Present And Future Wives, Let Us Talk
“Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord” (Proverbs 19:14).
A husband should feel that the woman he married, or hopes to marry, is truly a gift from God. Ask yourself honestly: if God gives a man a wife, would He give someone like you?
“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down” (Proverbs 14:1).
It is easy to blame a husband, in-laws, relatives or even the devil when things go wrong. But wisdom requires self-examination. Could it be that you are contributing to your own pain and downfall?
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife… Better to live in the wilderness than with a nagging and contentious woman” (Proverbs 21:9,19).
This verse is not encouraging husbands to abandon their homes. Rather, it warns wives about behaviours that can make home uncomfortable. The Bible says even a hot wilderness filled with danger can seem better than a home filled with endless conflict. Are we still together, ladies?
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10).
This verse makes it clear that a truly good wife is rare. Many women fail in this area. Examine yourself honestly: are you among the few who can truly be called virtuous? How do you measure your character?
“She brings her husband good, not harm, all the days of her life” (Proverbs 31:12).
That is God’s instruction. Have you genuinely tried to make your husband happy and support him? Or do you follow the mindset of those who say, “He will get used to it”?
“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:22).
The true test of a Christian wife is how she treats her own husband. Some women show respect to other men while mistreating the men in their own homes. The Bible says the same humility you show before God should also be shown to your husband. If you can shout at Jesus, interrupt Him, insult Him or treat Him as though He has no wisdom, then do the same to your husband.
“Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord” (1 Peter 3:6).
When your husband calls you today, how do you respond? Do you answer respectfully, or with irritation and attitude? If you want to be treated like a queen, then also treat your husband like a king.
All of this may sound difficult or even foolish without Jesus in your heart. Those who strongly believe in gender equality may disagree with these views. However, the writer says the term “gender equality” is not found in the Word of God.
After reading this, strive to become a better woman — one praised by her children and honoured by her husband.
Be a better woman in your home today.
May the Holy Spirit help us all.
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