Beth and I went to a marriage conference recently. The message was on love and respect based on Ephesians 5:33. The conference was jammed with information and the speakers delivered a message that is almost forgotten in today's society. Husbands should love their wives but wives should also respect their husbands. Say what? Yes, we've all heard the submission verses for our wives but they probably don't mean what you think. Respect plays an important role in a marital relationship. Statistics show that husbands would rather a wife that respects him over a wife that loves him. Both would be best but respect is preferred. The more he is respected, the more he loves his wife and the more he loves his wife the more she respects. It was a very profound and meaningful message. The conference was located in Cordova, TN at the infamous Bellvue Baptist church. We went with a few couples from our church and had an enjoyable weekend.I highly recommend the book written by Dr.Emerson Eggerich, "Love and Respect". I give it a 5 star rating for the best in meaningful application. Beth and I have been married for 27 years and I have found this message to be one of the best. We've learned so much already and found the principals useful.
