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sacrifice become meaningful to them. Where consecration is not in place, sacrifices given will amount to wasted effort, as they will not be acceptable to the beneficiary. Husbands must consecrate themselves to their wives in unmistakable terms. Sacrifices will not buy favour or elicit graciousness from a wife to whom a husband is not consecrated. Being a consecrated husband in this context refers to being dedicated exclusively to the service of his wife and also to God.
LIVE HOLY. A key sacrifice husbands must constantly offer to their wives is that of presenting their bodies as holy. Walking in holiness and righteousness will win big with our wives.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:1-2
Wives who are true spirit-filled children of God understand what it means to walk in holiness and righteousness. They cherish this so much. They desire their husbands to be vessels unto honour
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