Holy And Without Blemish

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife just as Christ is the head of the church, the body of which he is the Savior. Just as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives ought to be, in everything to their husbands.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, in order to make her holy by cleansing her with the washing of water by the word, so as to present the church to himself in splendor, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind – yes, so that she may be holy and without blemish. In the same way, husbands should love their wives as they do their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hates his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, just as Christ does for the church, because we are members of his body. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the church. Each of you, however, should love his wife as himself, and a wife should respect her husband.

Ephesians 5:22-33

Cherish the husband – wife relationship mentioned in the Bible. As husbands we are to be the “princes” for our wives and they are to be our “princesses.” Too many times we see bitterness, insults and animosity presented in the media as the norm. How much more desirable it is to see true love – to see a husband unashamedly cherish his wife and to unselfishly be her “prince.”

A husband should listen to his wife and enjoy those tender times when she can unburden her heart without fear. As husband and wife we should strive to find ways to add fun to our marriages. We should also lead spiritually and guide the way into prayer and intimate fellowship with the Lord.

Marriage thrives in a climate of love and respect.

Our Daily Bread – September 4, 2007