Biblical Roles for the Husband and Wife

Biblical Roles for the Husband and Wife

Can you suggest some ways that the biblically designed role of the wife (Ephesians 5:22-23; Colossians 3:18), might flesh itself out in the context of marriage and family life in such areas as decision making, child rearing, spiritual issues and family finances? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How should this work if a believing husband or a believing wife has an unbelieving spouse (1 Peter 3:1-7)?  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you think there are times when a wife should not submit to her husband and if so, when? How does that square with Ephesians 5:24?  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What should the wife do if her husband has a submissive or compliant spirit, an unwillingness to lead, or the absence of competent leadership skills? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why is respect for the husband so essential to carrying out his functional role in marriage (Ephesians 5:24-33)?  How does knowing and receiving Christlike love from your husband serve to compel you to fulfill God’s role for the wife in marriage (Ephesians 5:22-23, 33)?  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If a married couple ignores the functional roles designed by God in marriage, it is important that they understand that their marital union is out of step with the Creator’s model and the potential is great for a dysfunctional outcome. If you won’t or don’t comply with the principle of authority and submission, you’re on your own!