One of the field trips my sons thoroughly enjoyed was when we visited an armor collection. Their eyes lit up as we saw row after row of suits of armor and edged weapons. The detailed engraving made them works of art.
We enjoyed the exhibit so much that we purchased one of the official books. For years, that book was cherished and enjoyed. It showed how armor changed in its forms. Although the later armor was more decorative, its function was still protective.
Armor protects the vital areas of the wearer. The heart and head were the two main areas needing protection. The added protection lessened the impact of blows from enemy weapons. I’m sure the blows still hurt, but they did less damage.
In thinking about armor, I considered whether spouses protect each other from dangerous weapons of influence. These days there are many threats to your marriage. Failing in protecting your spouse from those influences exposes them to danger.
Among those dangers are bad friends, pornography, and seductive influences. Some of the threats are obvious, while others are subtle. All it takes is a few suggestive idea, lewd comments or images and they are under attack.
It’s not that some seducer is putting their hands on them and making passes. That kind of threat you can see. It may be a comment or image that triggered fantasies in your spouse’s head. All it takes is a fantasy to start changing your spouse’s heart or their thinking.
There were reasons that armor protected the heart and head areas. Previous generations knew that these areas were vulnerable. Even today those are the areas vulnerable to attacks.
Even the strongest and most committed are vulnerable to attacks when they are caught at weak moments. Acting like there are no threats is living in naievete.
One of the best ways of protecting your spouse is by making your marriage the best it can be. Rather than settling for an “okay” marriage, you can have a great one. The “30 Days to a Better Marriage” program guides you in taking steps that improve the relationship you have.
By improving your marriage, you are protecting your spouse from influences and dangers to your relationship.
Best Regards,
Jeff
