Not a class on compliance

No denial or need to comply – it’s necessary!

Seeking motivating attitudes

Propel actions

Meditation and consideration

Husband’s attitudes toward his wife

Rooted in:

Love

Purpose

Service

Steadfastness

Sacrifice

Jesus: the comparison and example (Ephesians 5:25-32)

John 3:13

Luke 9:21

I Timothy 2:5-6 – Jesus gave Himself for us.

Husband’s role

Leader of his family – Ephesians 5:23

Position as head

Implies a following

Who is the best leader?

Great follower

In subjection to:

Government authority – Romans 13:1-5

Family leaders set over us – Luke 2:51

Fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16; Ephesians 5:21 (Galatians 2:4-5)

Our employers – Titus 2:9-10

Relationships of this life not undone under Christ

Qualities of a good follower

Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10

Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13

Ready to help – Proverbs 31:11

Trusted adviser

Assistant, aide

Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25

Accepts responsibility

Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5

Respectful – Ephesians 5:33

Respectful

Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6

In action (I Peter 3:2)

In attitude (I Peter 3:4)

In speech (I Peter 3:5-6 – direct and indirect)

How is it shown?

Treatment of husband

Treatment of his family

Treatment of other people (reflects on husband)

Doctrinal conflict

Underlying principal – God as ultimate authority

Supersedes all other considerations

Abigail and Nabal – I Samuel 25

Book of Daniel (Daniel 1, 3, 6)

Peter and John – Acts 5:29

Work with authority where able

Sway by behavior – I Peter 3:1-2

Husbands – lead gently