THE WOMAN'S OBLIGATION TO HER HUSBAND

 THE WOMAN'S OBLIGATION TO HER HUSBAND

March 15 , 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   "So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them." 1 Timothy 5:14 NLT

    The biblical  definition of a marriage is the union between a male and female human beings . The bible says in Mark 10:6 " But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. "  Each partner in the marriage has a specific role to play as prescribed by the Bible. 

   When a woman opens herself to be  led by the scriptures she gets rewarded with virtue and honour . This requires a lot of discipline and a determination to have a peaceful home. A virtuous woman starts her day with the Word of God and prayer. This is her source of strength and hope . A woman with a poor prayer and bible study culture is unstable, easily irritated , bitter , full of complaints, open to temptation and eventually destroys her home.  

   The first duty of the wife is to create a conducive atmosphere for her husband to carry out his priestly duties. It is advisable they have regular home bible studies together , this improves spiritual and emotional sensitivity and responsiveness . 

   The virtuous wife creates no room for idleness . She is her husband's physical , financial , emotional and spiritual helper .She a wise entrepreneur and manager of resources. 

The Bible says "  She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness." Proverbs 31:24‭, ‬27 NLT . 

  She is not only concerned about her external beauty but the internal beauty of a meek and quiet spirit. " Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands.

" 1 Peter 3:3‭-‬5 NLTB

Women of great influence are known for their gracious silence . A woman can be virtuous and yet beautiful. Beauty should attract people to God .God used Esther's beauty to save the Jews from destruction.  (Esther Chap. 1 to Chap 9) .

   A virtuous woman is homely and is a source of companionship to her husband ( Mal2:14: Prov31:11 ) Good companionship is peaceful and prevents wastage . It is borne out of the understanding that though we are equal heirs in Christ she is meant to submit to ensure orderliness  in the home. (Eph5;22; 1Pet3;1-6) This is done in love . A loving husband makes submission from his wife easy. 

     Loving is submitting and vice versa . A virtuous wife loves and pleases her husband ( Titus2:4 ; Proverbs 31:12 , 1Cor7:34)  Faith for the miraculous works in an atmosphere of  love. 

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 for unlimited breakthroughs in Jesus name.

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