The Gift of Preciousness

Monday, July 12, 2021

1 Peter says, "Husbands, give your wives honor." What does that mean? The word in Greek for honor is timay which also means preciousness. Husbands, give your wives preciousness. See her as precious and you will never take her for granted. Give her the gift of timay, preciousness. It's not about whether she is worthy of it or not. It's not about seeing the things she does, or doesn't do, and saying, "That was worthy of preciousness." Preciousness is what you are supposed to give her regardless. Do you want a precious marriage? Love her with a precious love and treat her as a precious vessel. Forgive her with a precious mercy. This is true not only for husbands and wives, but for everybody. Don't treat people as they deserve to be treated, instead treat them as God treats you, with a gift of timay. God didn't give His life for you because you are precious and worthy of it. He gave His life for you so you would become precious and worthy of Him. His gift, His life, is the timay which makes you precious.

From Message #590 - Gentle Men