Friday, October 16, 2009
THE ROLES OF WIFE IN A FAMILY (AN EXAMPLE FOR WIVES)
A family is an organization, and to operate smoothly, it needs a head. Even Jesus as one is submits to has is head. "the head of the Christ is God," just as "the head of a woman is man." (1 Corinthians 11:3) Jesus' submission to God's headship is a fine example, since all of us have a head to whom we must submit.
Imperfect men make mistakes and often fall far short of being ideal family heads. So, what should a wife do? She should not belittle what are husband does or try to take over is headship. A wife does well to remember that in God's view, a quiet mild spirit is of great value. (1 Peter 3:4) By displaying such a spirit, she will find it easier to demonstrate godly subjection, even under trying circumstance. Furthermore, the bible says: "The wife should have deep respect for are husband." (Ephesians 5:33 ) But what if he does not if he does not accept Christ as his head? The bible urges wives: "Be in subjection to your own husbands, in order that, if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, because of having been eyewitness of your chaste conduct together with deep respect." -1 Peter 3:1, 2.
Whether her husband is a fellow believer or not, a wife is not showing disrespect if she tactfully express an opinion that differ from his. A few point may be correct, and a whole family could benefit if he listen to her. Although Abraham did not agree when is wife, Sara, recommended a practical solution to a certain household problem, God told him: "listen to her voice" (Genesis 21:9-12) of course, when a husband make a final decision that does not conflict with God's law, his wife show a her suggestion by supporting it.-Acts 5:29; Ephesians 5:24
In fulfilling her, a wife can do much in caring for the family. For example, the bible shows that married woman are "to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sound in mind, chaste, workers at home good, subjecting themselves to their own husbands." (Titus 2:4, 5) A wife and mother who act in this way will gain the lasting love and respect for her family. (Proverb 13:10, 28) Since marriage is a union of imperfect individuals, however, some extreme circumstance may result in separation or divorce. The bible allows the separation under certain circumstance. Yet, separation must not be taken lightly, for the bible counsels: "A wife should not depart from her husband; …and a husband should not leave is wife. " (1 Corinthians 7:10, 11) And only fornication by one of the marriage mates provides scriptural ground for divorce. –Mathew 19:9.
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