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The Man In Love
This is what Paul did when He wrote the church in Thessalonica in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8,
But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you— therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-8
It is also a good idea to pray for them in appreciation of their progress the kind of prayer that Paul offered for them when they received the good report of their progress. The prayer is found in 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13,
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
I believe that the steps outlined above will help husbands a great deal to address the need for sanctification in the lives of not only wives but also husbands themselves.
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