The first part is Identifying stones.

The second part is how the Bible defines love.

The third is practicing Titus 2.

What if we replaced those stones with jewels? Instead of responding in negativity and selfishness, it’s possible to treat our husbands in a way that is like adding to a collection of precious jewels. So what could some of those jewels be?

A very true over simplification is – for a husband to be content he simply needs 3 things: food, sex and respect.

Okay, seriously now.
• Instead of being preoccupied or frivolous, seek to be an efficient help-meet and run a smooth-running, orderly home, considering his needs, time schedule, available resources.

• Instead of accusing him of insensitivity, making excuses, or simply cooperating, seek to give him pleasure, fulfill his desires, and thrill to both give and respond.

• You practice thankfulness and having a joyful spirit despite your circumstances.

• You seek to give, be a blessing to others and your husband, and attempt to grow in grace and knowledge.

• You seek to make your home a place of safety where your husband can be encouraged and satisfied.

• You greet him lovingly.

• You take initiative.  You choose to fill your time in useful pursuits and efforts that bless others.

• You choose to reverence your husband in your daily life.

There are many more ways you can collect jewels in your relationship with your husband.  May we be willing to do them.

Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes him ashamed is as rottenness to his bones!

Look for the fifth and final part tomorrow!