At a meeting when all the General Authorities were together, President Monson told them that if they thought they were treating their wives with love, respect and kindness, it wasn't enough. Honoring a wife begins with his thoughts and feelings toward her, but it doesn't end there. Picture a vacant young knight striving to win his ladies affection, and revealing his heart to her through his words and deeds!
He gives her his full attention when he is seeking. 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. And he celebrates her triumphs and commends her for her virtues.
Showing a woman honor and respect involves so much more than chivalrous gestures such as holding a door, rising politely at the dinner table, ore laying once;s coat over a paddle of rainwater. A husbands treatment of his wifelike 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 a b urden, "the o' ball and chain?" The scriptures describes a wife of 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 e cherished, deserving her husband's highest compliments and praise.
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 honro they have earned.
Con amor,
Vero
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