Protecting Our Wives Financially

Financial Protection:

Let me start off by saying that as men we should be protecting our wives financially. This means we need to work and provide for our families. At the very least, we should be earning an income of some sort. The financial stability of our homes should not rest on our wives shoulders. If you are physically able and not suffering from a physical or mental malady that inhibits your ability to earn money, you should be taking care of your wife financially, you should be working. This is just what real men do.

There has been a rise in recent years of a kind of cult like attitude where some men are proud of their wives or "their women" providing for them. Let this statement ring across the land, "there is nothing honorable about a man who does not provide for his family."If you are of this mindset, you're in serious need of an attitude adjustment and a paradigm shift. You're not bringing any honor to yourself or to your family. In 1 Timothy 5:8 we read,"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." My personal interpretation of this scripture is that any man who is perfectly able and capable of providing for his family but does not, either out of neglect or laziness, is worse or lower than an animal. Check this out. Male wolves, foxes, and even penguins provide and take care of their own families. If there are examples in the animal kingdom of fathers taking care of their families, what is our excuse? In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Paul states "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat." Well, that's pretty self-explanatory. If you are physically and mentally able to work and provide for your family, but choose not to, Paul is saying you shouldn't even be allowed to eat.

Men, our wives are our precious gift from God. It's our duty as the Man to provide for her and protect her financially. Now in no way am I belittling or against our wives working or their financial contributions to our homes and families. What I am stating is that if you're going to be the man, if you're going to be a better man, then there is no place for dead beats. That is, there is no place for men that won't work. Any man that is fully capable of working, but won't provide and protect his wife and family financially is not a man at all.

Our wives should not be living in fear of where the next dollar is coming from and having to work all kinds of hours while we are doing nothing. They need our financial protection. If for any reason you are feeling inadequate in this area, or lacking some belief in yourself, guess what? You shouldn't be! I've got great news for you. God has given you the Power to get wealth! Now I'm not talking about illegal wealth; or doing something that leads to a warrant for your arrest. I'm talking about good, honorable wealth that endures. Deuteronomy 8:18 states"But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth... " If you need ideas and advise, ask God for wisdom. James 5:1 reads "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Have faith in God and in your God given talents and abilities. When we financially protect our wives, both of you will be more at ease, and this leaves our marriages in a better environment conducive for growth and intimacy.

What are your thoughts on men protecting their wives financially? Have you personally witnessed this in action? Please let us know and tell us about it.

Financially protecting our wives is essential to becoming the men we were destined to be. To read more inspiring information that will help and encourage you to reach your full potential, please click on the following link being a better man