Although the bible is full of love, not one time does a man say, I love you, to a woman.
These bible fellows were old school, the kind many of us of a certain age grew up with who weren’t about the touchy feely.
And the womenfolk were ok with it; because they grew up hearing from their mamas: romance without finance is a nuisance.
The culture spelled love: work.
God didn’t introduce Eve to Adam till Adam had a job. God wasn’t trying to hear Eve say, I can do bad by myself.
Since most of the women were stay-at-home moms, it was important that a man have insurance so his family could keep it moving when he died. Is that in the bible? Sure is.
Out of all his children, Jacob only made a coat for one, Joseph, by his beloved Rachel, ensuring he had coverage – life, health insurance and PPO at that. Also, Jacob didn’t leave his father-in-law, Laban’s house until after Joseph was born. He could finally keep all his money for himself and his family.
Next is a will which shows you leave your money with your heart is.
After Sarai died, Abraham remarried. Now Keturah outdid Sarai six sons to one.
But Abraham left everything he owned, stocks, bonds, cattle futures, precious metals and most precious of all…real estate to Isaac.
All Keturah’s and his other side chick’s children got was some money, cars and jewelry along with condos in another state to make it inconvenient for them if they wanted to contest the will.
When Jesus’ earthly daddy Joseph died, Mary didn’t have to get a Link card. Joe was in the trades. Mary got his pension. Lights stayed on and taxes got paid.
No hearts, flowers or chocolates These men showed their wives better than they could tell him so what more did their women have to say, except baby what you want, pound cake, German chocolate or peach cobbler.
And let us uplift and praise our men who know their purpose is to provide for their families, leaving a legacy of not just talking the talk but walking the walk leaving footsteps for their sons to follow in.
References: Genesis 2:15, 20-22, 25:1-6, 37:3, Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3
