The Role of a Christian Husband

1 Peter 3:7 NLT In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

What If You Are Not a Husband? This message could be titled many things depending on the listener (the application of the truth) ... "How to pray for your husband" "Fulfilling your God-given role as a husband" "What to look for in a husband" "Straight talk to single men about preparing for marriage" "How God wants your dad to treat your mom” “How to pray for marriages in the church” So, even if you are not a husband or a man, everyone has something they can take away from this message.

*Husbands are to Understand their Wives

Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. 1 Peter 3:7 NLT In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

*Husbands are to Honor their Wives

1 Peter 3:7 NLT In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Is There a Difference Between Female and Male Muscles? Women are more fatigue-resistant because they have more slow twitch fibers. A study shown in Experimental Physiology showed that men and women generally respond the same way to training. However, women are more fatigue-resistant because they have more slow twitch fibers and use up hormones like estrogen. Men, on the other hand, can provide higher power output but are less resistant because of the higher volume of fast twitch fibers in their body. Women tend to engage more in sports and cardiovascular training which is why they develop their slow twitch fibers more. Men tend to lift weights and do short but powerful cardiovascular exercises, thereby developing their fast twitch muscle fibers. http://www.livestrong.com/article/355987-female-male-muscles/

“she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life” Husbands are NOT to abuse their role in the marriage relationship, but USE it to honor their wife. “she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life”

*Husbands Who Don’t Treat their Wives this Way are Hindered in their Prayer Life

1 Peter 3:7 NLT In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Confess and Repent and turn to God What is a Husband to Do? Confess and Repent and turn to God Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. - Prov. 28:13 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, -- Acts 3:19

What is a Husband to Do? Ask Your Wife Some Questions to Better Understand Her and How You are Doing What could I do to make you feel more loved and cherished? How can I best demonstrate my appreciation for you, your ideas, and your role as my wife? What attribute or practice would you like me to develop or improve? What attribute would you like me to help you develop in yourself? What question have I not asked that you would like me to ask?

Get a Regular Marriage Tune-up Read or Listen to a Book Together What is a Husband to Do? Get a Regular Marriage Tune-up FamilyLife Marriage Conference (“Weekend to Remember” -- http://www.familylife.com) Read or Listen to a Book Together

The Role of a Christian Husband