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pamwalfranklin: 1 year ago

A friend told me the bible says that a wife should care of her husband before taking care of her children.

I cannot find this in the bible

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NAFTA: 1 year ago | Last edited at 7:47AM on 6/26/2012

IDK where it's supposed to say that, but I don't think that everything in the Bible is meant to be taken literally word for word. If the Husband AND Wife both take care of the kids, then they'll BOTH have time to take care of each other :) BTW, the Bible has a lot of sexist stuff in it.

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

Mornin Naf! How are ya?

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NAFTA: 1 year ago

Good Mornin Ya'll :) I'm about to get motivated and go for a stroll through the woods with the pup :)

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sunshine_gurl: 1 year ago

My Green Thumb Isn't Working :(

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donipool: 1 year ago via iPhone

I'm always out in the woods early in the morning.
#creeper.

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messymissy72: 1 year ago via iPhone

Great answer! Previous question regarding religious views is gone. I'm off for 15 mins an I miss stuff : (

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NAFTA: 1 year ago

Well, I'm back from the woods, and just to let ya'll know, I will NOT be going back into the crazy thick woods like that again. I checked the dog when we got home (B4 I let him in the house) and found two ticks!! SO from here on out I'll be a street walker!!! Unless of course there is a nice trail to walk the dog on.

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

Ticks & fleas are REALLY bad this year Naf! (I actually posted a Q about that earlier, probably while you were on your walk! :D)
Be sure to check yourself too!! Ticks do not discriminate! :D

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candybar: 1 year ago via iPhone

Let's hope you dont

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mikale: 1 year ago via iPhone

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

Green....again! :D. Mornin y'all! :)

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NAFTA: 1 year ago

See, that wasn't so bad :)

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newbuddah13: 1 year ago via iPhone

It's in there someplace. I remember asking about it back in my brainwashing Sunday teachings. I also remember the minister at a recent wedding saying something to the same effect.

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candybar: 1 year ago via iPhone

It nearly killed me!

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donipool: 1 year ago via iPhone

Who cares what the bible said. Are you gonna let a socially outdated book govern your life?

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lilmomma38: 1 year ago via Android

I feel your kids always come first they need more attention and guidance then your spouse and your spouse should understand and help with the kids to make the kids grow up with morals and learn how to respect and how to treat others!!

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

Green for you too lilmomma! :). I think people sometimes misinterpret parts of the bible (or anything for that matter) to fit their situation the way they want it to!

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PrincessEm: 1 year ago

I sure hope you do not find that! Seems a bit old fashioned and not how things work in society today. Your husband should also be your helper.

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newbuddah13: 1 year ago via iPhone

The bible says alot of things that don't make sense 2000+ years(or whatever time frame you believe) after it was written. Like NAFTA said above its not supposed to be taken literally.

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NAFTA: 1 year ago

I like when I'm right :) BUT I like it even better when people point it out :)

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sunshine_gurl: 1 year ago

Doesn't exactly make sense to me. Your husband should be able to care for himself. Your kids on the other hand, need to hold your hand through life experiences. They don't want to, they need to. And also in my opinion, just because the bible says something, does not mean that you need to take it to heart.
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boo153: 1 year ago via iPhone

I don't know about the bible but I do believe your spouse should take precedence over your children. Your children are beloved but passing through your life, your spouse is supposed to be the one you end your days with.

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Rmoran: 1 year ago via iPhone

There's no specific verse, but it's implied with all the "wives submit to your husband" and "children obey your parents" verses. It goes like: 1. God, 2. Spouse, 3. Children, 4. etc.
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Ephesians 5:22, 28-31 is the most blatant example I can find.

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Richest1: 1 year ago

The Bible is still the most relevant and practical book today; and still a best seller. It is full of wisdom for all types of life situations. It places a premium on the husband/wife relationship, from the very beginning (Genesis 2) and affirmed strongly by none other than Jesus Christ (Mark 10). The bond of marriage is meant to be characterized by unity (think of unity candle or wedding ring used in most marriage ceremonies). The two become one. They stand or fall together.

The marriage was to precede children and be the first and foremost example a child observed as to what unconditional love was meant to be like. A piece of advice a wise man gave me when our first child was born was something to the effect, "the best thing you can do for your children is to love your wife." He was correct. And the same is true for the wife's love for her husband.

Please see comment for short continuation and final words.

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Richest1: 1 year ago

Want to know what many marriage counselors say is the root of many problems kids have? It is the husband/wife relationship. Want to know why many divorces occur when the 'empty nest' comes? Because the husband and/or wife put the children first and the marriage drifted and suffered. The children are there about 18 years; marriage could last for 50. Better keep it as top priority. Children, or course, deserve priority over leisure, work, and even church. My experience and observation is that when the marriage is strong, the children are taken care of, have better self image, are more emotionally stable. Much more could be said and many marriage counselors would agree.

This is just one area where people who ignore the Designer of marriage do so at their own peril. The principles found in the Bible are so relevant and timeless that I wholeheartedly commend it.

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

That makes a lot of sense Rich! And when you put it that way, I get it! I think when I read the Q, I was interpreting it too literally. (thinking, he's a grown man & can take care of himself). But looked at from a relationship standpoint....I get what you're saying!
The "empty nest" divorce reference was really good, & helped a lot! you've definitely given me something to think about!!
Thanks for sharing! :)

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Richest1: 1 year ago via iPhone

Thank you for your kind words. Sometimes it is hard to know what the questioner meant. But if it helps one person, I am grateful. The longer I live the more I understand the wisdom in the Scriptures. Some things make little sense w/o the context of life.

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strawberrygirl: 1 year ago

green Rich

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Chill1967: 1 year ago

Very true Rich! Thanks again! :)
Hey strawberry! How are ya today? :)

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