Living Honorably in Marriage - Part 2

Introduction

• The Backbone to a Sound and Peaceful Society is the Family Unit
• Review (Matthew 11:29; 21:5; Proverb 15:1)

I. Wives, Be Submissive to your Husbands (vs. 5-6; Ephesians 5:22-33)
• “Holy Women” in Former Times (vs. 5-6; Revelation 13:8b)
• Trusted in God (1 Timothy 5:5)
• Submissive to Their Own Husbands in the Same Way
• Sarah - an Example to Follow (v. 6; Galatians 3:29; Hebrews 11:8)
• Called Abraham “lord” – Descriptive not Prescriptive
• Your are Her Daughters (v. 6b)
• If your Do Good (Romans 12:9-13), and
• Are Not Afraid with Any Terror (v. 2; 1 John 4:18; 2 Corinthians 7:5; Proverbs 3:25-27)

II. Husbands Live with Your Wives with Understanding (v. 7)
• “Giving Honor to the Wife”
• “As to the Weaker Vessel” and
• “As being Heirs Together of the Grace of Life”
• “That Your Prayers May be Hindered”

Conclusion/Application

• Summary of Exhortation from verses 1 – 6
• Obedience is by the Grace of God in all Humility of Faith