In the Bible, God said that a woman is man’s helper. Genesis 2:18. God also indicated that a woman must be treated with dignity. For instance, Abraham, God’s servant and friend, was told to listen to Sarah’s voice. Genesis 21:12; Isaiah 41:8. Jesus Christ dignified a Samaritan woman by speaking to her in public, something that Jewish men back then would never do. John 4:7-27. Jesus even revealed to the woman that he was the promised Messiah. John 4:25, 26.

 

Also, John the apostle records that “Jesus loved Martha, and her sister…,” clearly showing that Jesus Christ really values women, as much as men. Furthermore, God requires that husbands love their wives as they love themselves. Ephesians 5:25, 28, 29. We know that at times there will be disagreements between a man and a woman, but abuse (physical, verbal, emotional) is not the answer to such disagreements. Settle the matter between you both quickly, where possible, even if it may involve the assistance of a trusted, fair-minded friend of both individuals. Be willing to forgive. Ephesians 4:26, 27, 31, 32. Therefore, in this country of ours, how wise it is for men who are guilty of abusing women to turn around and start treating them with genuine dignity and love.