Friday, June 20, 2014

Husband, show consideration to their wife.

1 Peter 3:1-8
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that those unbeliever may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.
Beauty should not come from outward adornment, instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Husbands, in the same way 1)be considerate as you live with your wives, and 2)treat them with respect as the weaker partner and 3) as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so the nothing will hinder your prayers.
in the same way:  submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men. Slaves submit yourselves to your masters with all respect.
Wives, too are to submit to their husbands' authority, and win over unbelieving husbands by their conduct. (This does not mean they are less important or inferior劣勢. Wayne Grudem makes the point that 'Jesus was subject to his parents and to God the Father'.)
They are to take as their examples, not fashion models but women of faith - women like the matriarch Sarah, who radiate inner beauty. They are not only to live good lives, but to be free of fear and worry.
Christian husbands, for their part, will show consideration to their wives.
In terms of God's gift of new life, husbands and wives are equals.
A good relationship is vital, not only for their happiness but for spiritual health too, for prayer withers in an atmosphere of friction.
Consideration: 1)the act of considering; careful thought;meditation; deliberation: I will give your projectfull consideration. 2)thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect;thoughtfulness for others: They showed noconsideration for his feelings.
How?
Always be considerate to my wife, for she is heirs with me of the gracious gift of life.

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