A Marriage Unto God: The Husband's Role, Part 2

The loss of natural affection is destroying the family. Selfishness grows as love wanes, resulting in failed marriages and angry children who despise authority. In time, the whole of society crumbles as it follows the descent and dissolution of the family. The home is important, and the person most responsible for its condition is the husband and father. God has called men to a life of love, and the consequences are disastrous when men run from their responsibility. What does it look like when a man is fulfilling his duty to love? He chooses to love his wife exclusively, always giving her his best. He deepens their marriage by leading her into godliness, and seeing to the spiritual health of the whole family. He is diligent; caring for his wife’s needs and protecting her from all harm. Finally, he defends their relationship, guarding their home not only against sin and error, but against otherwise good things that can rob the marriage of the time and attention it needs for stability and growth. Husbands: act like men, and love like Christ!