Wife's role in Marriage

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: Wife's Role in Marriage

Thanks to some brethren who read my last morning meal on the role of husband to his wife. I will be writing the role of the wife to her husband too as many has demanded.

Perhaps more than at any other time in history, women today need a clear understanding of how they should relate to their husbands. In fact, the significant social changes brought about by the women's movement over the last few decades have led to such confusion that the very idea of "roles" is repugnant to some. They feel as if somehow they lose their identity and their freedom if they adhere to some type of "outdated standard."

It's important for us to look clearly at what the Bible says on this subject. And while the Bible doesn't apply our modern word "role" to marriage, the Scriptures are clear about the unique responsibilities God assigns to a wife.

A wife's responsibilities can be properly understood only in the context of loving, servant leadership by her husband.

1. Be a helper to your husband.

While all of us are called to be helpers to others, the Bible places a special emphasis on this responsibility for wives.

Genesis tells us that God realized it wasn't good for man to be alone, and that He decided to make a "helper suitable for him" (Gen. 2:18).

It is interesting to note that the Hebrew meaning of the word helper in this passage is found hereafter in the Bible to refer only to God as He helps us.
The fact that this same word is applied to a wife signifies that women have been given tremendous power for good in their husbands' lives.

God has designed wives to help their husbands become all that God intends for them to be.

2. Respect your husband.

In Ephesians 5:33, Paul says, " … the wife must respect her husband."

When you respect your husband you reverence him, notice him, regard him, honor him, prefer him, and esteem him. It means valuing his opinion, admiring his wisdom and character, appreciating his commitment to you, and considering his needs and values.

Husbands have many needs. man who is self-contained, independent, and invulnerable is a myth. list of what is considered to be some of the primary needs most men have:

Self-confidence in his personhood as a man.
To be listened to
Companionship
To be needed
To me, meeting these needs is what respecting your husband is all about.

Every husband wants his wife to be on his team, to coach him when necessary, but most of all to be his cheerleader.

A husband needs a wife who is behind him, believing in him, appreciating him, and cheering him on as he goes out into the world every day.
...CONTINUE TOMORROW.

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS CHRIST, DON'T ALLOW DEVIL TO BRAKE OUR GODLY HOME IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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