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The Man In Love
Jesus did. Peter walked on water for a brief while but then began to sink.
And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
Matthew 14:28-32
The lesson was surely not lost on him in his subsequent conduct, both while Christ was still with them and after He had gone to heaven. It is important therefore, for husbands to allow their wives to make their own mistakes in the journey of life and they show them love. Such mistakes are not to be criticized unduly but with the sole intention of ensuring that they improve in the quality of their walk with God. Husbands are not to be so shielded that they can hardly do anything for themselves, especially handle spiritual matters adequately. The learning experience through practical exposure must be encouraged.
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