Abundant Life Sermons First Peter, Part 3: Relationships — His Lead, Her Need (2/2)
His Lead, Her Need, Part 2 – 1 Peter 3:7
1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
Just as the wife is to submit to the husband’s lead, the husband is to submit to his wife’s need.
1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
1. STUDY HER.
To serve your wife’s needs well you must dwell with her and understand her.
“Dwell with her”
One of a wife’s greatest needs is affection. This is the feeling of togetherness and intimacy.
“With understanding…”
You cannot serve your wife when you have no knowledge of her need.
1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
2. SALUTE HER.
This has to do with exalting her and giving her a place of honor.
1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
3. SHIELD HER.
Men and women are different but co-equal.
1 Peter 3:7, Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
4. SHARE WITH HER.
Teamwork makes the dream work.