The Full Capacity Man, The Faithful Man - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 513

Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast - A podcast by Jim Ramos

In this episode, Jim Ramos shares what it looks like to be a faithful man.  Guardrail #1 Never develop an emotional connection to another woman. Proverbs 29:3 and 5:3-4 Guardrail #2 Never be alone with a woman behind closed doors or alone in public. Proverbs 8:11-12 Guardrail #3 Never engage in negative talk about your marriage or wife with another woman. Proverbs 24:3 and 30:20 Guardrail #4 Never compliment a woman unless your wife is present or somehow woven into the compliment. Proverbs 17:24 Example: ―Your hair looks nice that color. My wife dyes her hair too but I love her no matter what color her hair is. Guardrail #5 Never have longstanding counseling relationships with another woman. Proverbs 2:16 and 14:8 Guardrail #6 Never make physical contact with a sensual area of another woman even if it’s just a hug. Proverbs 5:20 and 6:26 Example: Front hug as opposed to a side hug. Guardrail #7 Never make foul, rude, or sexual comments. Proverbs 10:23, 10:31, and 7:5 Guardrail #8 Never give a gift or card to another woman that is only from you. Proverbs 12:26 Example: Sign the gift or card from you and your wife, or from ―us‖. Guardrail #9 Never have non-business related communication with another woman (text, instant message, social media, phone calls, etc.) Proverbs 1:20 and 2:6 Guardrail #10 Never assume your wife is living by your standards. Be engaged. Proverbs 2:11-13, 4:5, and 5:1  of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters