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Fluffy · 05-19-2008, 04:06 PM

Hey, Sister! There is a story for a couple back in the day. They were unbelievers until one day, the wife got saved. She tried to evanglize her husband, but he would have nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact, he forbade her to go to church.
She told him that she wanted to obey him, but she HAD to obey God and would go to church.
After the evening services, she would often come home and find the house locked up and he wouldnt unlock the door. So she would spend the night on the front porch.
In the morning, he would open the door, thinking that she would be sorry and crying and asking for forgiveness. Instead, she put on a big smile and walked in and fixed him breakfast.
This went on for months.
Until finally, one morning, she had been sleeping leaning on the door. The husband whipped that door open, ready to blast her, and she rolled into the house, doing a somersault. Jumped right up and asked "Dear, do you want pancakes, or eggs for breakfast?"
He broke. Gave his life to Jesus and became one of the mightiest workers of God. His name was Smith Wigglesworth. I think her name was Polly.
You dont hear much about Smith Wigglesworth, but if you ever get the chance to read about him, do.
I told you this story, because it is a picture of how we must be when dealing with unbelieving/unparticipating husbands or wives. Be patient, loving, dont cram scripture verses down their throats, or preach at them, show them by the change in your life that what you have is a good thing and it is something to be desired. When they want you to do something that is against God, firmly (but respectfully!) decline. Otherwise, be obedient to him as to the Lord. (Now, that IS scriptural! Corinthians, I think)
There is something more I need to say, but I'm having difficulty. I'll pray about it and see how (or if!) He wants me to speak it.