Genesis 2:18-24Malachi 2:14 – God expects us to treat our wives as precious gifts.The primary reason for marriage is companionship. Other things come with marriage, but that is the primary reason.How does God-given authority work?The husband is the head of the wife.Genesis 3:16I Corinthians 11:3, 7-9I Timothy 2:13-14The one with God-given authority must use it as God requires.I Samuel 15:17-19, 26Colossians 3:18-19Bad leadership will encourage rebellion.I Samuel 8:1-6How is he told to lead? Ephesians 5:22-33By sacrificing himself for the spiritual well-being of his wife.With loveMatthew 20:26-28John 13:12-14