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I Peter 3:7
The Duty of a Christian Husband
I Peter 3:7
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
I Peter 3:7
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
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Responsibility = Care
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...live with your wives in an understanding way,
This is matter of life, rather than an event, meant to be ongoing.
...live with your wives in an understanding way,
This is matter of life, rather than an event, meant to be ongoing.
It is critical to be understanding, thoughtful and considerate in the way we relate with our wives and in every aspect of our relationship with them.
...live with your wives in an understanding way,
This is matter of life, rather than an event, meant to be ongoing.
It is critical to be understanding, thoughtful and considerate in each way we relate with our wives and in every aspect of our relationship with them.
“The cruelty that is hardest to bear is often not deliberate, but pure thoughtlessness”
...live with your wives in an understanding way,
Ephesians 5:25,28 and Colossians 3:19
25--Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
...live with your wives in an understanding way,
Ephesians 5:25,28 and Colossians 3:19
25--Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
28-- In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
...live with your wives in an understanding way,
Ephesians 5:25,28 and Colossians 3:19
25--Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
28-- In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
19-- Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
Words are given power by the actions that follow after them.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
Weaker vessel – a reference to the physical characteristics of a woman. It is not disparaging or a put down.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
Weaker vessel – a reference to the physical characteristics of a woman. It is not disparaging or a put down.
Greek culture – a vessel is a metaphor for one’s body.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
Women are not spiritually, morally, emotionally or mentally weaker.
“As a matter of fact, women are generally more devoted to Christ than men and usually are better able to bear prolonged pain and adversity.” W. MacDonald
Which is suitable for a sandbox?
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
1 Thessalonians 4:4 believers must control their “vessels” (that is, bodies) in holiness and honor.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
1 Thessalonians 4:4 believers must control their “vessels” (that is, bodies) in holiness and honor.
Acts 9:15, Paul is called God’s “chosen vessel” to carry his name before the Gentiles.
...showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,
…since they are heirs with you of the grace of life,
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise”
Galatians 3:27-29
…so that your prayers will not be hindered.
The husband’s prayer life is influenced by his married life.
…so that your prayers will not be hindered.
The husband’s prayer life is influenced by his married life.
If the husband understands and honors his wife by aiding her in her need (as the weaker vessel), then God aids the husband who calls to Him in his need.
…so that your prayers will not be hindered.
The husband’s prayer life is influenced by his married life.
If the husband understands and honors his wife by aiding her in her need (as the weaker vessel), then God aids the husband who calls to Him in his need.
“The sighs of the injured wife come between the husband’s prayers and God’s hearing”
…so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
Matthew 5:23-24 (NASV)
The husbands balancing act…
Tough vs. Tender
Take this with you….
Husbands…LIVE WITH, PROTECT, CHERISH, UNDERSTAND, LISTEN TO, PRAY FOR, SPEND TIME WITH, BE COURTEOUS, HONOR, CARE FOR, ADORE, CONSIDER and LOVE WITHOUT ABANDON your wives.
EVERYONE ELSE….
Pray and encourage the husbands to do what is above!