PPT-Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord

Husbands love your wives and do not be harsh with them Children obey your parents in everything for this pleases the Lord Fathers do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged. 4:1-9. Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. 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. . Purpose of marriage. Purpose of marriage. Roles in Marriage. Husbands:. . 1 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.. A man nailed to a tree makes marriage better.. What We Will Cover Today. What the passage meant in its original setting.. How the passage is misused.. What the passage means for us at RBC this morning.. Three points of submission. 1. Marriage. 1 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. between you and the wife of your youth,. to whom you have been faithless,. though she is your companion and your wife by covenant…”. (Malachi 2:14). Follow God’s example, therefore, . as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. . Living for Christ . in a hostile world. A Living Hope. Born Again. Called out of darkness. A people belonging . . to God. The Challenge. “Live such good lives among the . pagans . that, although they .  . when they see your respectful and pure conduct. . Do . not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— . but . let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. . 2 . when they see your respectful and pure conduct. . 3 . Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— . 4 . but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. . 2. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. . 3. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. . 4. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. . as to the Lord. Ephesians 5:21-24. Last week—Submission to each other. Does not void the truth of roles in family. Does not devalue those who submit to others. Example of God. -. Son, Husband. -. Wife-Children. I. 3. :1-7. Theme. Christian Living in a Hostile World. Wives and Husbands. Silence is Golden – vv. 1-2. Ultimate Beauty – vv. 3-4. Super Models – vv. 5-6. Godly Leadership – v. . 7. Wives and Husbands. Now, some things to chew on. Yesterday….. Lady . Wisdom. (A Wife of Wisdom). The Horse Whisperer. Gentler, Softer. More emphasis on relationships. Tension and Release. Longer Ropes, Avoid metal bits if possible. AGE @ MARRIAGE “Under Jewish law a woman was a thing; she was the possession of her husband, just as much as his house or his flocks of his material goods were. She had no legal right whatever. For instance, under Jewish law, a husband could divorce his wife for any cause, while a wife had no rights whatever in the initiation of divorce. In Greek society a respectable woman lived a life of entire seclusion. She never appeared on the streets alone, not even to go marketing. She lived in the women’s apartments and did not join her menfolk even for meals Honor. . one another. above yourselves. Submit to one another. Speak Truth. to One Another. Bear . One Another’s . Burdens. Encourage. Be Hospitable. Be at Peace. Forgive. How to Be . a Great Husband.