As a husband, custom entitles you to be the “lord and master” over the household. Don’t get too excited !! Being too much of a master sinks the lord!! Lordly attributes are integrity, generosity, forbearance, and being amiable. Your goal is to govern your household by displaying and exhibiting HIGH MOREAL EXCELLENCE. A domineering spirit is simply not proper.
As a husband, it is sometime difficult to fight the urges and temptations of what’s going on out there in the world against home life with your wife. One of the best guarantees for a man’s honor and happiness is the solemn relationship he has in the role of HUSBAND. This gratification is far superior to any temporary or trendy fix you may be tempted to.
In the art of communicating, whether it be for business or please/social, there are a few qualities you should strive for. Do not be so blunt as to alarm , nor so vague so as to be misunderstood. It is often said, a clown will terrify by his boldness, a proud man chill by his reserve, but a gentleman will win by the happy mixture of the two.
PROFANITY. This one is really interesting. Foul language has become so commonplace in many parts of our culture. Somehow or another certain words have become common emphasis words and are routinely used in conversation. I really think it’s a sign of laziness. You know you’re smart enough to find the proper word without using language someone else may find offensive. I think it is one of those things where if you DO NOT use foul language you’re not viewed negatively – but if you do use foul language you open the door to the possibility of being viewed as disrespectful or rude. Why risk it? Let’s use better verbiage and keep that class and respect in check.
It takes a classy and mature person to remain composed when confronted by someone who is ungrateful or rude. The challenge is to not fall to their level. Maintain your composure and respect. Be the BIGGER MAN (so to speak). Trust me – the people who will view this favorably are the folks who should be in your inner circle – NOT the ones who would call you out for “not being a man and stepping up to that person.”
