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Oh, Calpurnia, If Only I Had Listened
Calpurnia, the wife of Julius Caesar, is best remembered for her devotion and her warning to him not to attend the fateful meeting of the Senate on the Ides of March, 44 B.C. (so Shakespeare, following Plutarch). Caesar and Calpurnia married in late 59 BC., when she was only sixteen years old. According to tradition, Calpurnia tried to warn her husband not to attend the meeting after having a premonition of his demise.
Of course, you know what happened, Julius Caesar was murdered that day.
Pride is a monster, takes no prisoners and will eat you alive. Gentlemen, sometimes it’s just best to shut-up and listen to your wife. All premonitions aside, she may be on to something.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. – Prov. 12:15
As one who was blessed by God with a wise woman, while in my state of deceived false regeneration, I say “Amen!” – let all God’s male children love and serve and honor their wives, for God has given us a helper and companion to complete us and display His covenant with His church. No man stands alone and we profane the Lord when we disregard His provision of our spouse.
Thanks so much for the timely confirmation! My wife and I were just having this discussion last night. I had to admit that I need to listen to her more and stop beating my chest with that “I’m the man” attitude. The Lord has showed me time and time again that she has wisdom in areas that I don’t. I am learning that being a help mate means more than just keeping house!
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