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Word of the Day: 1 Peter 3:7

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"Husbands, likewise, dwell with them (wives) with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of live, that our prayers may not be hindered." 1 Peter 3:7

A Godly Man's Heart….

In verse 7 of I Peter 3 it says for husbands to "dwell" with their wives. David Guzik offers this commentary on the word dwell which I think is very helpful:

"A godly husband abides with his wife. He doesn't merely share a house, but he truly lives with her. He recognizes the great point of Paul's teaching on marriage in Ephesians that husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who love his wife loves himself (Eph 5:28). The godly husband understands the essential unity God has established between husband and wife."

A husband who "dwells" with his wife makes every effort to understand her well, not in a haphazard way. He honors her. One of the ways to show honor is not making her feel as though she has no say in decisions. Even though she is a submissive wife, the husband is to treat her with honor as if she is the most valued member of the marriage team. The husband also will recognize "whatever limitations his wife has physically, and not expect more than is appropriate" (Guzik). He will dwell with his wife as being heirs together of the grace of life. This should remind husbands that even though they have been given great authority with marriage, their wives are still equal to them in spiritual privilege and eternal importance: they are 'joint heirs'. (Grudem) Finally, Peter states very clearly a failure to have a godly heart in marriage will have spiritual implications; his prayer life will be hindered.

Husbands, we must check our hearts! Are we loving and honoring our wives as God calls us too?

O Father, please cause us as husbands to yearn to have a heart that is obedient to You. Please help me to be the husband You want me to be!

Dedicated to Prayer
Dave
Heb 4:16