SUNDAY MESSAGE
FAMILY 4/8
HUSBAND’S ROLE 2/2

1. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS LESSON
In Friday’s lesson, we saw:

-the hierarchical position of the husband;

-that God placed the husband as the leader of the family;

-the various degrees of leadership and how the husband can grow in leadership;

-that the husband should love his wife (loving is not allowing everything);

-the love bank;

-the needs of the woman/wife;

-types of husbands;

In this lesson, we will continue to study the husband’s role in marriage/family.

2. GIVING HIS LIFE FOR HIS WIFE – Ephesians 5:23-25, 28, 33
When making decisions, the husband cannot think only of his own interests, but of the interests of his family. If necessary, he should give his life for his wife, as Jesus gave his life for the Church.

3. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

a) FINANCIAL AREA
The husband should take responsibility for his finances and work. If the wife earns more, it is a blessing, not a nuisance. Neither the man nor the woman should put work above God and family.

b) RELIGIOUS AREA
The husband should take on the spiritual aspect of his home/family. This is not delegating to the wife. The husband is responsible for the spiritual state of his family, and it is to him that God will ask to account (Example: Adam).

c) SHEPHERDING
The husband is Jesus’ representative in his home. Just as a shepherd feeds, protects, and guides the flock, the husband should do the same with his home/family – Psalm 23.

4. HONORING THE WIFE – 1 Peter 3:7

The husband should honor his wife = respect, praise, and bring dignity. It is necessary to treat your wife well so that God answers your prayers.

5. PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE

A man should take certain precautions, such as:

– companionship – Psalm 1;

– alcohol – Proverbs 31:4,5;

– adultery – Proverbs 6:26-32;

– divorce – Malachi 2:16