The Role of the Wife
1Pet. 3:1-5  Be in subjection. A wife’s attitude toward her
                  husband is a better argument for God’s way
                  than any words.
Titus 2:5 Be obedient to your husband.
Col. 3:18 Submit unto your husband as unto Christ
Eph. 5:24 Be in subjection in everything
1Tim. 2:9-12 Don’t usurp man’s authority

Women Who Showed Honor to Their Husbands
Esther
Ruth

Women Who Showed No Respect toward Their Husbands
Queen Vashti (Esther 1:12)
Potiphar’s wife (Gen. 39)
Jezebel (1Ki. 21)

Conclusion
Pro. 31  Outlines the causes and effects of virtue
Isa. 3  Outlines the consequences of woman’s rule

Husbands
In order for the wife to successfully fulfill her role, the husband must fulfill his.

The Role of the Husband
1Pet. 3:7  "Dwell with your wife according to knowledge."
1Tim. 3:4-5  "Rule your house" (Bishops)
Col. 3:19  "Love your wife"
               - as Christ loved the church (Eph. 5:25)
               - as your own body (Eph. 5:28)
Eph. 5:25  Be prepared to die for your wife
1Tim. 5:8  Be a provider for your family

Examples of Outstanding Husbands
Boaz (Ruth)
Isaac Gen. 24 - (a love story)
Jacob - Gen. 29 (worked 14 years for Rachel)