Many have asked for the definitions and application points from the last two weeks of messages in our series, “God’s Blueprint for a Biblical Home.” So here, in a very succinct fashion, are the definitions, as well as the “Todd’s Tips” I provided near the end of my two messages on husbands and wives in this current series. (For a further explanation of these, click here to listen to the messages.)
Husbands Loving: “A husband’s love is his intentional choice (proactive, prioritized, and patient) to sacrificially care for his wife in order to visualize the gospel’s impact.”
- Laziness isn’t part of the loving and leading equation.
- Learn to say ‘no’ by leaning in to the deeper ‘yes.’
- Let self-control be a primary goal.
- Look to Jesus as your ultimate example.
Wives Aligning: “A wife’s submission is her willful choice to align herself and her energies underneath her husband’s authority in order to maximize the gospel’s impact.”
- Watch your words.
- Wage war against independence.
- Work to prop, not chop.
- Look to Jesus as your ultimate example.