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GODLY HOMES In an ungodly world (9). An ongoing study of the Home as God’s Word teaches. . I Do!. The Role of the Husband. The role of husband the foundation of the home and a priority in his life He is the head of the house – Eph. 5:23, 1 Cor. 11:3
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GODLY HOMESIn an ungodly world (9) An ongoing study of the Home as God’s Word teaches.
I Do! The Role of the Husband
The role of husband the foundation of the home and a priority in his life • He is the head of the house – Eph. 5:23, 1 Cor. 11:3 • His wife is not his slave or footstool, but his helpmeet In our Last Lesson
Godly husbands take the lead – by action, example and listening • He loves his wife – Eph. 5:25, 28-29; 1 Cor. 7:3-5, Col. 3:19 In our Last Lesson
1 Pet 3:7 • Men and women are different • Husbands it is to your advantage to get to know your wife well (understand her) Godly Husbands Understand
1 Pet 3:7 • Honor – to treat as something of value or worth, respect – John 4:44, 1 Pet. 1:7 • A godly husband will treat his wife as someone special. He will cherish her. Godly Husbands Honor
1 Pet 3:7, “as to the weaker vessel” • Not about physical weakness • Rather she is treated as something of great value (like “crystal stemware”) Godly Husbands Honor
How does he honor his wife? • He doesn’t abuse or belittle her. Not constantly looking for faults or criticizing.She is a part of him. His confidant & support. Seeks to strengthens her. Proud of her in public. Tells her he loves her. • “Heirs together of the grace of life.” 1 Pet. 3:7 Godly Husbands Honor
Gen. 3:17-19, From the beginning mas was to be the worker. Cf. Eccl. 5:12 • 1 Tim. 5:8 • Eph. 5:28-29 – as his own body (nourishes) Godly Husbands Provide
Today, many men fail to adequately provide. Sometimes poor money management, laziness or wastefulness, not content • Sometimes family is not content • Don’t let worldliness or materialism hinder your role – 1 Tim. 6:6-11 Godly Husbands Provide
Eph. 5:25 – give his life • Honoring her involves protecting her • The home ought to be a place of refuge where one can let down his guard and feel safe. Godly Husbands Protect
Physical protection from the harms of society (including the elements) • Emotional protection – not a place of misery, fear, criticisms, etc. • Moral and spiritual protection Godly Husbands Protect
His role extends into spiritual matters. • Godly love – Eph. 5:23-33 • Spiritual provider • spiritual nourishment – home studies, godly example (Matt. 5:16, cf. 1 Cor. 7:14-15) • He attends worship services and prepares his family! A Spiritual Leader
He is the spiritual protector! • He does what he can to keep immorality and ungodliness OUT of the home! • He prays for his family A Spiritual Leader
He is the spiritual protector! • He is alert and aware of what is happening (1 Pet. 5:8, 2 Cor. 2:11) (He studies regularly, etc.) • Sets godly standards! A Spiritual Leader
To Wives – his task is serious and at times challenging and even frightening. • But you can help him lead! • Don’t hinder or frustrate him (making him miserable for doing his job, refusing to submit, being overly demanding, contradicting his decisions, etc.) Concluding thought!
I Do! Let us seek to be godly in whatever role we have