The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #209 - Joby Martin // Loving Your Wife Starts With Loving Jesus
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Oct 20, 2025 In this insightful discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of mutual submission in marriage as outlined in Ephesians 5. They challenge men to focus on their own spiritual growth before addressing their wives. Sacrificial love is highlighted as key to sanctifying relationships, requiring a deep connection to Christ for true transformation. They argue that genuine love comes from the Spirit's power rather than quick tips, urging men to abide in Jesus to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit essential for becoming godly husbands.
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Marriage Starts With Reverence For Christ
- Joby Martin roots marital submission in reverence for Christ and says submission must start with mutual surrender to Jesus.
- He argues that without revering Christ, a man cannot know how to be a husband.
Make Lordship Primary
- If you haven't surrendered to Christ, Joby Martin says you can't reliably be a godly husband and shouldn't expect marriage to fix that.
- Prioritize choosing Jesus as Lord before or above choosing a spouse.
Abiding Enables Fruitful Husbanding
- Abiding in Christ is the necessary condition for bearing marital fruit; apart from him you can do nothing.
- Joby Martin links spiritual union with Jesus directly to effective husbanding.
