Monday, February 22, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

Great day yesterday talking with the ladies about how a man spells love: r-e-s-p-e-c-t. I mentioned this from Dr. Emerson Eggerich, pastor and author of "Love and Respect." 400 men were asked the question, “Which would you prefer?
1.      to be left alone and unloved in the world
2.      to feel inadequate and disrespected by everyone
74% said if they were forced to choose, they would prefer being alone and unloved (Eggerich, 49).

Harley in his book, "His Needs, Her Needs" calls it admiration. Gary Rosberg calls it encouragement and affirmation. The Apostle Paul calls it respect in Eph. 5:33. 

Nothing stokes a guy more than seeing his wife's eyes light up with admiration. And nothing tears at his soul like contempt and disrespect. 

Additional reading resources: 
Sacred Influence by Gary Thomas 
Love and Respect  by Dr. Emerson Eggerich
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney 

1 comment:

Advocate Mommy said...

Great word yesterday Pr. Shawn....loved learning about how God designed my man so wonderfully different from me and how He gives us such a high calling to live the illustration of Christ's love for His bride. Thanks for loving your congregation enough to be preaching on the touchy stuff and not straying away from the hard subjects.