Model Marriage
(a) Let her feel important with you––especially in public (talk about her positively).
(b) Be tolerant because she is the weaker vessel.- Protect and Care for Her
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour
unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace
of life; that your prayers be not hindered.1 Peter 3:7(a) Protect her from the strain of housework.
(b) Protect her from the attacks of relatives and friends.
(c) She is more susceptible to attacks (especially psychological and emotional).
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(d) Help to organise her life––timetable, planning.- Work Hard to Provide for the Needs of the Family
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he
hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.1 Timothy 5:8The husband must provide these needs:
(a) Spiritual needs: The Word of God, prayer, church.
(b) Physical needs: Food, clothing, education, insurance, accommodation.- Provide for Her Sexually
Understand that the wife also has sexual needs.