Should the Almighty bestow upon you a spouse, He commands you to cherish, comprehend, respect, guide, care for, and share intimate moments with her.
Love her
Ephesians 5:25 says, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Christ was willing to die for His church because He loved them so much. Similarly, husbands ought to love their spouses so deeply that they would sacrifice their life for them. It is impossible to live up to the ideal that the Bible sets for us since no one can love like Jesus did. This should help every husband recognize that in order to love his wife to the fullest extent possible, he must rely on the Lord every day.
Understand her
1 Peter 3:7 states, “Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way.” Despite the belief held by many men that it is hard to comprehend women, husbands are expected to make every effort to comprehend at least one of them: their wives. You must pay attention to her. She needs to be questioned. You have to understand that her emotions function in a different way than yours.
Honor her
According to 1 Peter 3:7, “showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel.” You and your spouse are of equal value as you both have an eternal soul. You must show your wife that you value her more than anything else since she is weaker than you are. You must also keep her safe. The emphasis of feminism is to hide the distinctions between men and women. This causes men to lose sight of the importance of honoring and defending women, particularly their spouses. One of the most crucial ways that men can show their wives the respect they deserve in the rigors of everyday life is by following the instruction to “not be harsh” with them (Colossians 3:19).
Lead her
According to Ephesians 5:23, “The husband is the head of the wife just as Christ is the head of the church.” Each spouse in a marriage has [their own function and responsibilities]. It is evident from this that a good marriage is one in which the husband leads his wife with love and cares for her needs as well as those of the family.
Provide for her
According to Ephesians 5:29, a husband should care for and cherish his wife. He sees to it that people have access to food and housing, both materially and spiritually.
Sleep with her
According to 1 Corinthians 7:3, “the husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights.” This text demonstrates that the spouse gives, not takes, in sexual interactions as well. His focus is on his wife’s enjoyment rather than his own. The Bible celebrates sexuality (see Proverbs 5 in the Song of Songs). It is to be cherished within the parameters that God has established for it: a man and a woman’s marriage. According to Hebrews 13:4, a husband must always be faithful to his wife.
The Lord has blessed you with a wife (Proverbs 18:22). If that blessing has been bestowed upon you, treat your spouse with respect by abiding by God’s commands!