WORD OF THE DAY
You are more dignified than to debase yourself to behaving like unbelievers.
Very strange, but it happen. Wife battering is a development that deserves strong condemnation. To beat your partner is not only abnormal but also uncivilized and unscriptural. There should be no reason for it. No matter what happens, never lay your hands on your spouse. I will like to encourage and warn men want to enjoy the best of God no to lay their hands on their wives. It is an error. It is also shameful. Resist any temptation to do what can attract God's anger.
DON'T TROUBLE YOUR HOUSE
Anyone that beats his or her spouse invites trouble. Never start a battle that will cost you so much. It is possible that you are stronger and have what it takes to beat your spouse (especially men that beat their wives). However, the fact remains that you are looking for trouble that may have far reaching consequences than anyone can imagine. Your wife may not be able to fight back, but what about God?.
In Proverbs 11:29 the bible states:
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind...
Friends, don't trouble your house so that you will not inherit the wind. Exercise patience. Be calm. Learn to control your emotions. You don't need to overreact like someone who is no longer in control of himself. You are more dignified than to debase yourself to behaving like unbelievers. Even if you don't know what to do because of anger, take a stroll. Learn to manage your emotion. Pray against the spirit that makes a man beat up his wife, or wife beat up her husband. Even more importantly, allow the holy spirit to fill your heart.
WOMEN BE CAREFUL
Since women are more of the victims when it comes to beating of spouse, I would like to advice our women (wives especially) to do their best to avoid situations that lead to this ungodly act. Please, don't provoke your husband to anger. Avoid taking steps that will open the door for the devil to scatter your home. Respect your husband. Learn tobe calm when he is angry. Allow him to finish his corrections before you respond if necessary. Even then, do so wisely and humbly. I do know that some men may be harsh in the way they correct their wives. Some shout as if they are in the military barracks. May God help us!
No matter the situation, please don't join your partner in shouting, screaming and cursing game. It is not edifying. It does not give glory to God. It does not portray Christian lifestyle. Be calm when your partner is talking and thereafter explain your position. Always remember that two wrongs cannot make a right.
HOW TO AVOID AND OVERCOME THE TRAP OF SPOUSE BATTERING.
- DON'T GET ANGRY EASILY
Men who get angry so easily most times do things and take decisions that are not what they sincerely wanted. People like that always regret their actions. Avoid such development, you are more than that. In Proverbs 14:17, the bible states
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly....
- LEARN TO CONTROL YOURSELF.
Anyone who cannot exercise control over himself, the Bible says in Proverbs 25:28
A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls.
Beloved, to be out of control is dangerous. Such a person cannot manage anything relevant and God cannot trust such people. Please, be in charge. Be positive about life. Don't allow any issue work you up to the point where you will do unimaginable things. Cultured men don't beat their wives. Never! If for any reason it happened before, make sure it doesn't happen again. You are created for great destiny. Don't allow your actions to mess you up. No responsible organisation will consider for employment anyone that beats his or her partner. Also, people like that hardly enjoy future blessings.
WHERE NECESSARY, RUN FOR YOUR DEAR LIFE
I pray that things will never get to a level where the life of anyone will be at risk. However, where you notice you are virtually becoming a punching bag and your life is being threatened, please run for your life first. You need to be alive to love. Don't wait until you are wounded or killed. Cry for help. Seek such help from right quarters. You may need to report to your pastor or some family members. What matters first is that you don't loose any part of your body or life. Hopefully, after reconciliation, you can move back to your house. But i pray that things will not get to such level for you in Jesus Name.
SEEK HELP! CAST OUT THE SPIRIT
If you notice that you have this weakness of beating your partner, pray to God to help you and deliver you from the spirit behind it. Also, seek assistance from servants of God. Don't pretend all is well, because it is not. Even if you are a pastor, you surely need help. Go for it.
GOD BLESS YOU