Sol & Edna Weiss
Married: June 16, 1946
New York, New York
Sol and Edna met at a party when he was fourteen and she was thirteen. "We still hold hands,: Sol says. "And I still put up with his sense of humor," Edna laughs.
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Showing a woman honor and respect involves so much more than chivalrous gestures such as holding a door, rising politely at the dinner table, or laying one's coat over a puddle of rainwater. A husband's treatment of his wofe like a lady begins with his attitude toward her. Does he truly value his spouse, or does he take her for granted? Does he view her as a gift from heaven above or as more of a burden, "the ol' ball and chain"? The Bible describes a wife as a noble character as "her husband's crown" (Proverbs 12:4), "worth far more than rubies" (Proverbs 31:10). A godly wife is a treasure to be cherished, deserving her husband's highest compliments and praise.
Honoring his wife begins with his thoughts and feelings towards her, but it doesn't end there. Picture a valiant young knight striving to win his lady's affections, and revealing his heart to her through his words and deeds! He gives her his full attention when she is speaking. He considers her point of view. He respects her opinions and empathizes with her feelings. In addition, he regards the issues that concern her as important.
God is calling wives to be true ladies, kindhearted and worthy of respect; He is calling husbands to be sincere gentlemen, and to give their wives the honor they have earned.
Husbands,...be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect.
1 Peter 3:7
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