Husbands, Honor Your Wife - Conclusion

 Christian husbands need to guard against adopting an improper view of women. Why? One reason is that a person's thoughts often lead to actions. The apostle Paul warned anointed Christians in Rome to "stop being molded by this system of things." (Romans 12:1, 2) When Paul wrote the Romans, the congregation had evidently been in existence for some time. Yet, Paul's words imply that some in the congregation were still be influenced by the customs and thinking and behavior. That counsel certainly applies to Christian husbands today. Sadly, some of them have been influenced by the thinking of the world and have even abused their wife. How does Jehovah expect a husband to treat his wife? We find the answer in the theme scripture for this article.

Read 1 Peter 3:7. Jehovah commands husbands to honor their wife. Honor refers to the way we treat someone whom we respect. A husband who honors his wife will treat her in a kind and loving way. In this article we will consider how a husband can show honor to his wife. But first, let us discuss the kind of conduct that dishonors wives.

Next time: REJECT CONDUCT THAT DISHONORS YOUR WIFE

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