For centuries, the rule of the sea was “women and children first.” Survivors of the sinking ship, Titanic, remember men who gave their lives so that women and children might live. Whether Christian or not, these men were influenced by a teaching that had shaped their thinking and behavior. Their sacrifice modeled that of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:25).
In 1996, another ship sank off the coast of Indonesia. Men on board this ship saved themselves first. Women and children died that men might live. This is the inevitable consequence of forgetting or rejecting Jesus Christ.
Jesus did more than speak about humility and service. He demonstrated it (John 13:12-17). With His example, He established a pattern for men and women to follow. A hero of titanic proportions is a man who practices self-control for the sake of a woman. A husband who covers his wife with his name. A father who rescues his child from death.
Ninety-three percent of the abortions performed in the U.S. are for convenience. Studies show the top three reasons for abortion are:
- “A baby at this time would interfere with work, school, or other responsibilities.”
- “I cannot afford a baby.”
- “I do not want to be a single parent,” or “I’m having problems” with husband or partner. (Source: The Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1/97, A. Torres and J.D. Forrest, “Why Do Women Have Abortions?,” Family Planning Perspectives, 1988)
When it appears the ship is sinking — and life hangs in the balance, God desires that men step forward. Engage deceit with Truth. Do battle for the honor of women and lives of children. Adam, the first man, failed. He was silent. Unwilling to engage. Lead away from death. His passivity left woman vulnerable. His rib exposed. A target. At risk. When he joined with her in sin, he forever changed the course of history. Children would pay the highest price.
Indeed, they do.
But, must they continue to pay with their lives?
No. God brought hope to Adam and Eve with a promise. The promise was kept when Jesus Christ sacrificed His life on the cross. Became the Savior of the world. Proclaimed victory over Satan. Gave men and women authority over lies and deceit. Jesus Christ removed all reasons for any parent to sacrifice the life of their child.
Today, men bring order out of chaos every time they remember and use God’s Word. Choose life over death. Involve themselves with the teaching and disciplining of children. Deny themselves for the mother of their child. Lead away from danger with a servant’s heart. Deposit sin baggage at the Cross of Christ. Forgive as they have been forgiven. Re-build.
This is titanic love.
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Titanic love and chivalry is often viewed as old-fashioned (thanks to feminism). How much more cohesive would relationships, especially marriages, be with this mindset in place?
One of my daughter’s friends was telling me about her current boyfriend and how great he was. She then told me that he calls her things such as “fat”, “stupid”, etc. I responded by saying, “So, you think this is a GOOD relationship?” By the way, her mother was sitting beside me agreeing how wonderful this “young man” truly was! I was saddened, but not surprised!
I pray my daughters search for Titanic love. In doing so, they will save themselves from the hurt that can only result from sub-standard relationships. The very things, such as premarital sex, STD’s, unplanned pregnancies, potential domestic violence, which are so vast in our society today!