A HUSBAND'S OBLIGATION TO HIS WIFE

 A HUSBAND'S OBLIGATION TO HIS WIFE

March 14, 2024

By Rev. Michael

Benson Ajayi 

"I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly. For God made Adam first, and afterward he made Eve". 1Tim2:12

   In the old testament ( Exodus 12 ) the head of the home carried out the act of atonement that was meant for the priest's office by sacrifice of a lamb . 

 In Genesis 14 Abraham the husband to Sarah was introduced to his high priest Melchizedek to whom he gave tithes as a mark of humility and submission to God  , submission to divine authority and in Genesis 15 he began to operate in the priestly office. Only the priest made a sacrifice to God . The husband's first duty is to play the role of a priest to his wife.

The bible says in 1 Cor. 11: 3 "But I  would have you know, that the head of every man  is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man;  and the head of Christ is God." 

 Apostle Paul spelt out the role of the husband as priest to his wife . the word 'head' is the Greek word kephalē  from the primary root word ' Kapto ' ( seizing ) and it means ( metaphorically ) anything supreme, chief, prominent : of persons, master lord: of a husband in relation to his wife ; of Christ: the Lord of the husband and of the Church of things: the corner stone. 

   These are the titles synonymous with the priesthood , only a priest can 'seize' spiritually. It is for this reason Sarah called Abraham Lord 1 Peter 3:6 'Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham,  calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long  as ye do well, and are not afraid with any  amazement.' 

The husband's spiritual office is likened to that of our loving great high Jesus Christ . 

  Like the Lord,  the husband is to tenderly love his wife , the bible says "For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her" Ephesians 5:25 NLT He should provide for her within available resources and discourage wastefulness.

  Jesus Christ is the model for the husband in relations to his wife , he should be ready to give up his life for his wife just like Jesus Christ did for the church . The scriptures says "  So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." Ephesians 5:33 NLT A man's life and wellbeing to a large extent  depends on his love for his wife. The bible says "Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly." Colossians 3:19 NLT Treating a wife harshly affects children resulting in very bitter and oppressive adults with low self-esteem. Love builds self-esteem

   Love involves listening to a wife's wise counsel ( 2Kings 4:8-10, Judg13:19-23) God speaks to wives' as much as the husbands and listening to a wife builds her self esteem and saves  families from major problems . listeners are great problem solvers. 

  A husband in addition to providing for the family should honour and please his wife . He should praise her as often as possible . This helps her overcome life's low moments  especially during midlife crisis ( when in her forties and fifties) . The bible says "In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives .Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. ," 1Pet.3:7 and 1Cor.7:33 " he that is married cares ..about how he may please his wife". and Prov.31:28 " Her husband ..praises her." 

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to love under unpleasant circumstances in Jesus name. 

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