First-Peter-Three Wife
Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-6
“You wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even
if any of them is disobedient to the Word, they may be won without a word by the behaviour of their wives, as they observe your chaste and respectful behaviour ... gentle and quiet spirit,
which is precious in the sight of God” (1 Pet 3:1-4)
God’s formula wields some common sense advice on what not to: Do not try to talk an unsaved husband to the Lord. If a wife tries to “preach” her husband to Christ while she is failing by example, she will only alienate him further. Also if she tries to point out his sin to him, she will create unbearable friction in their marriage. Since he is not a spiritual person she is not to communicate about the things of God. In all other matters, she is free to share her feelings and opinions and to advise her husband. Marriage is a partnership. By withholding vital communication you are failing in your role as helper, counselor and companion. But you must draw the necessary distinctions between when to give in and when to stand your ground.
Submission is not blind obedience. A child is to obey, a wife is to submit. Obedience doesn’t leave room for choice, submission does. Submission is not just for women, it is for all.
Peter says that the unbelieving husband must be respected. Often believing wives harbour a “spiritual superiority” complex. See how others respect him. He needs the same respect at home. The gentle and quiet spirit does not mean a godly woman must be passive, or speak in a whisper. It doesn’t mean she can’t differ with her husband or that she has to be withdrawn and uncommuni- cative. It means she is to cultivate the peace of God in her life.
It won’t be easy but an unequally yoked wife is not supposed to worry about her husband’s salvation. Instead she is to leave him in God’s hands, because if she doesn’t, she’ll try to convert him with words rather than actions. She must not be anxious about what is going to happen to him or their marriage. She is to concentrate on being the best wife she possibly can, loving and respecting her husband, enjoying their relationship, and leaving the results to God. When she does these things, she will not be “frightened by any fear” (1 Pet 3:6).
(Extract from “How to Live with an Unbeliever” by Jo Berry)
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
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To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
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First-Peter-Three Wife
Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-6
“You wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even
if any of them is disobedient to the Word, they may be won without a word by the behaviour of their wives, as they observe your chaste and respectful behaviour ... gentle and quiet spirit,
which is precious in the sight of God” (1 Pet 3:1-4)
God’s formula wields some common sense advice on what not to: Do not try to talk an unsaved husband to the Lord. If a wife tries to “preach” her husband to Christ while she is failing by example, she will only alienate him further. Also if she tries to point out his sin to him, she will create unbearable friction in their marriage. Since he is not a spiritual person she is not to communicate about the things of God. In all other matters, she is free to share her feelings and opinions and to advise her husband. Marriage is a partnership. By withholding vital communication you are failing in your role as helper, counselor and companion. But you must draw the necessary distinctions between when to give in and when to stand your ground.
Submission is not blind obedience. A child is to obey, a wife is to submit. Obedience doesn’t leave room for choice, submission does. Submission is not just for women, it is for all.
Peter says that the unbelieving husband must be respected. Often believing wives harbour a “spiritual superiority” complex. See how others respect him. He needs the same respect at home. The gentle and quiet spirit does not mean a godly woman must be passive, or speak in a whisper. It doesn’t mean she can’t differ with her husband or that she has to be withdrawn and uncommuni- cative. It means she is to cultivate the peace of God in her life.
It won’t be easy but an unequally yoked wife is not supposed to worry about her husband’s salvation. Instead she is to leave him in God’s hands, because if she doesn’t, she’ll try to convert him with words rather than actions. She must not be anxious about what is going to happen to him or their marriage. She is to concentrate on being the best wife she possibly can, loving and respecting her husband, enjoying their relationship, and leaving the results to God. When she does these things, she will not be “frightened by any fear” (1 Pet 3:6).
(Extract from “How to Live with an Unbeliever” by Jo Berry)
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
