Husbands and Wives | Biblical Marriage Principles

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

  • Genesis 2 & 3

  • 1 Corinthians 6:12

  • Ephesians 5:22; 6

SHOW NOTES:

As you’re developing your marriage, the mindsets and theologies of a husband and wife can be quite different. So, what do Biblical principles within a Christian marriage look like? The blueprint for this question is woven throughout scripture, from Creation to chapters within the New Testament.

Genesis 2 and 3 tell us the story of Adam and Eve–illustrating God’s system for unity, protection, and blessing between a husband and wife. The calling of being a wife should be taken seriously. Look to the scriptures for the role you as a woman are to play within your home. Biblical marriage is set up not to restrict the woman, but to cover, release, and bless her! True Biblical submission isn’t authoritative; it’s a beautiful reflection of God’s heart in a marriage. Seeing as God works through the proper alignment of how He has intended marriage to be, submission is not a word we should shy away from.

God created woman to complement man. Men and women were never meant to compete against one another. A woman is a man’s helper and a man is a woman’s leader! Men and women are created differently for unique purposes within the covenant of marriage, and the sooner we realize it’s not a competition, the more strife and contention can be put to rest. Our strengths are different than a man’s so we can bless and come alongside one another.

Friend, remember– marriage is a journey. Both spouses are continuously becoming everything Christ has called them to be. There will be moments in the flesh where the inclination will be to want to be in charge, but as stated in 1 Corinthians 6: 12, just because it’s permissible, doesn’t mean it’s beneficial. We have to decide to come into the structure God has created for us, the husband being the head of the home and the wife providing him room to lead. Wives, if your husband is not currently serving the Lord or at the spiritual level you are, continue to be gentle and kind. Honor your husband through your words, trusting God to complete the work in your husband’s spirit.

Mutually submit, love, and be unified to watch God’s grace and blessings flow through the covenant bond of marriage.

joie miller