The Law of Love III
"You, my bothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to
indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love."
This week we have been having a frank discussion (more like a
monologue) about modesty. Today I want to briefly discuss the difference
between men and women and the lack of understanding of each other and for
each other. If you are single, hang in there because this is just as
important for you to understand as for us "old married women".
Men are visual. Women are tactile and relational. Men can be aroused
by someone they don't even know simply by the way she looks, dresses, and
moves. Women are not so much aroused by the way a man looks but more by the
way he looks at her. Sexual purity for men involves discipline with their
eyes first and foremost. Sexual purity for women involves discipline with
their hearts and emotions.
Ladies, we may not understand how quickly a man can become aroused,
how quickly he can be drawn away and tempted to lust, but I believe Jesus
calls us to have compassion not contempt. Our lack of understanding does
not invalidate the reality of the struggle for men. I know if your husband
is involved in pornography, this hurts. Perhaps we can "talk" about that
another week.
How does this relate to our theme-the law of love? If we as women
seek to understand and to be compassionate, I believe we would be much more
mindful of our dress so as to not increase the struggle.
I don't believe that contempt for people is ever the godly response.
Let's get angry at the culprit-Satan and pray for his failure in this area.
Your challenge today is to pray for understanding and compassion.
Diane
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