The Right to Be Jealous
Let’s deal with that “J” word before we go on. In Part 1, we stated that wives should be jealous and possessive of their husband’s sex drive. In most of our minds, we think of jealousy as a very negative thing. However, the word “jealous” has a few definitions, and there is one that fits the spirit of the statement perfectly. “Jealous: to be fiercely protective and vigilant of one’s rights and possessions.”
There is Biblical foundation for this type of passion as well. The Second Commandment (Exodus 20:4-6) contains the word jealous in a context that has confused many (and caused many more to stumble). And again, in Exodus 34:14, it is written, "Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God". Notice that in this verse, God tells the Israelites that His name is "Jealous." Why would God define Himself as jealous? The answer is simple: there are some things that we should be jealous about. God's jealousy for the hearts of His people is holy and righteous. They belong to Him and were created for His pleasure.
The same applies to your sexual bond with your husband. His sex drive was designed for your pleasure and intimacy. The power of his sexuality was also designed for your influence in his life. Through his sexuality, you have a powerful place in your husband's life that should belong to only you. It sets apart your relationship as distinctive from every other person in his life. No one can share with him as you can. Instead of lamenting the compelling sexual appeal of pornography and co-workers in your husband's life, focus your energy on reclaiming the influence that is rightly yours!
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