Title: The Biblical Role of Wives

Text: Eph. 5:22-25

I. The Role Defined.

A. Companion Gen. 2:18;23.

B. Helper in Marriage Ts 2:3-5; Pro 31:10-12.

II. Fulfilling the Role of a Biblical Wife.

A. Affection: to love the husband Ts 2:4; Col. 3:18.

B. Submission: to obey the husband (Eph. 5:22-24; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1ff)

C. Respect: to revere their husbands Eph. 5:33.

D. Purity: to live godly lives 1 Pet. 3:1,2.

E. Wisdom: sensible in behavior Ts 2:5; Pro 31:10-12.

F. Earnestness: to work hard at their role Ts 2:5; Pro 31:10-12.