Monday, February 21 You husbands, . . . continue dwelling with them according to knowledge. Assign them honor as to a weaker vessel, the feminine one.​—1 Pet. 3:7.

[Áine]

Monday, February 21

You husbands, . . . continue dwelling with them according to knowledge. Assign them honor as to a weaker vessel, the feminine one.—1 Pet. 3:7.

 

A family head can show humility in many ways. For example, he does not expect perfection from his wife and children. He listens to and considers the opinions of family members, even when they do not agree with his. In addition, a humble husband is willing to do household tasks, even if in his community these tasks are viewed as women’s work. That can be a challenge. Why? “Where I come from,” says a sister named Rachel, “if a husband helps his wife wash dishes or clean the home, his neighbors and relatives will question if he is a ‘real man.’ They will think that he cannot control his wife.” If that attitude is common where you live, remember that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, even though it was viewed as a slave’s job. A good family head is concerned, not about making himself look good, but about making his wife and children feel good. w21.02 2 ¶3; 4 ¶11

 

[Vinnie]

Husbands have the job of making their family feel good. Love builds up. This world puts pride and position above the more important things such as love for the family. A husband may not always see the world’s influence creeping in on him but if his humility is strong, he  won’t allow the world’s influence to over take him. 

[Gruder]

 The marriage arrangement set forth by our creator can be a beautiful thing. It also can be a source of great misery. Success depends on how each member applies the guidelines set forth in the scriptures. The husband bears a greater responsibility as the head of the family. When he is willing to step out of the mold of this world surrounding us, and be willing to do some of the "lower tasks" in the household, he will set a good example of humility for the rest of the family to follow. When our actions are motivated by love, we will do anything and everything possible to help each other  to the best of our ability. 

[wallyahoo]

16 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Monday, February 21

You husbands, . . . continue dwelling with them according to knowledge. Assign them honor as to a weaker vessel, the feminine one.—1 Pet. 3:7.

 

A family head can show humility in many ways. For example, he does not expect perfection from his wife and children. He listens to and considers the opinions of family members, even when they do not agree with his. In addition, a humble husband is willing to do household tasks, even if in his community these tasks are viewed as women’s work. That can be a challenge. Why? “Where I come from,” says a sister named Rachel, “if a husband helps his wife wash dishes or clean the home, his neighbors and relatives will question if he is a ‘real man.’ They will think that he cannot control his wife.” If that attitude is common where you live, remember that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, even though it was viewed as a slave’s job. A good family head is concerned, not about making himself look good, but about making his wife and children feel good. w21.02 2 ¶3; 4 ¶11

 

The Bible’s counsel is clear: Be a good mate,husband or wife  and live up to God’s high standards for marriage. The bottom line is we honour our Heavenly Father’s good name when we do.