| Cross Words: Yin And Yang |
Richard Prow ~ rpcrosswords@gmail.com
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It may surprise some of you to know that men and women are different. Okay, that probably doesn’t come as a shock to any of us over 2 years of age. We are undoubtedly two different creatures altogether.
In the physical sense, women live 4 to 8 years longer than men. They have larger kidneys and stomachs. Men possess 50% more brute strength than their female counterparts. They have bigger lungs and their blood contains 20% less water than women’s, allowing them greater stamina.
Emotionally speaking, women desire more affection, conversation and openness. Most long for financial security and family commitment. Men on the other hand tend to crave sexual fulfillment and recreational companionship. They are more influenced by what they see rather than how they feel. They seek admiration and respect. In a nutshell, men need building up and women need to feel loved.
For these reasons God gives 2 seperate commands for men and women. He first says that women should submit themselves to their husbands (Eph. 5:22). Why? Because men need deep down to feel like protectors and providers. And whether we men admit it or not, we have fragile egos that need to be built up from time to time. Men need to feel important and essential.
In regards to husbands, God says that they are to love their wives (Eph. 5:25). Why? Because that’s what women need and crave. They often need simply for someone to hold them. Listen to them. Love them.
God didn’t have His thoughts penned on paper in order for one side to feel inferior or the other side to feel superior. He did so in order that both sides get their needs met. And when one partner meets the needs of the other, that other partner is more inclined and willing to do the same. Thus is created a powerful partnership (not dictatorship) utilizing each other’s gifts for a mutual goal.
So with all this in mind, two pieces of advice come to mind. Men if you want to lead you must be willing to love. And ladies, if you want to be loved, you must be willing to let the man lead - or let him think so anyway!
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