Greater Hope: Family Living

Remember,

Submission exists in the Godhead.

. . .God is the head of Christ  1 Corinthians 11:3b

Submission is God’s plan for my life.

Submit therefore to God. . .James 4:7

Submission is for the sake of the Lord.

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake. . .

God calls a godly wife to submit to her husband.

In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands

            The purpose of this submission is for the lost husband’s salvation.

. . .so that even if any of them ae disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives. . . .1 Peter 3:1b

            The result of this submission is to get the lost husband’s attention.

Minimize your words.

Maximize your godly behavior.

. . .as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. 1 Peter 3:2

Your adornment must not be merely external-braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry or putting on dresses. . .1 Peter 3:3

. . . but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:4

            The pattern of this submission is has a biblical heritage.

5For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands; 6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right ^bwithout being frightened by any fear. 

God calls godly husbands to be considerate of their wives.

            Be considerate with a physical presence.

Live with your wife. . .

            Be considerate in an understanding way.

. . .in an understanding way, as with ^bsomeone weaker, since she is a woman;

            Be considerate as an impact on your spiritual life.

 and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

God calls godly families to live in harmony. 8-12

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