Submitting
to one another is an act Christians are admonished to do out of Spirit-filled love,
in honor and reverence to God (Ephesians 5:21). In1 Peter 2:13- 3:8, the Apostle gives
instructions to certain groups of Christians to be submissive. And in chapter
3, specifically, he brings it home. “The same goes for you
wives: Be good wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs. There are
husbands who, indifferent as they are to any words about God, will be
captivated by your life of holy beauty.” (1 Peter 3:1-2 Message). Peter continues
with excellent insights and counsel to wives and their God given influence in
the home.
The
Apostle speaks to the husbands in verse 7- “The same goes for you husbands: Be
good husbands to your wives. Honor them, delight in them. As women they lack
some of your advantages. But in the new life of God’s grace, you’re equals.
Treat your wives, then, as equals so your prayers don’t run aground.” Simply put, husbands are to live in harmony
with their wives and consider their needs, or run the risk of an ineffective
prayer life (aka hindered prayers).
If
the truth were known, a healthy sexual relationship between husbands and wives
might facilitate a richer prayer life. Surely living together with our wives in
an understanding way, honoring and delighting in them includes the sexual
relationship. And think about this: a sexually frustrated and irritated mate is
not a good prayer partner.
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