Today, this is not a very popular subject. Likely, this is due to husbands who have abused their positions and their wives, but God knows best. He designed this relationship and it works best if we do not tamper with it. Everyone will be the happiest when following God's plan. He commands women to be subject to their husbands even if they are not Christians. The lifestyle that they live is an extremely powerful witness to an unbelieving spouse. Peter also gives instruction about wearing ornaments: the only ornaments that should be worn are in our heart. A meek, quiet spirit will do more for any woman's beauty than all the jewelry or clothes that money can buy. He mentions that the holy women of old also adorned themselves in this way. They lived in subjection to their husbands. To many woman, this may seem like a life of drudgery, but it is God's way. And, if their husbands follow the directives in the next verses, it will make it much easier for them.
Next, we see listed the duties of a husband. He is to dwell with his wife. There should not be unnecessary separation. "According to knowledge" not according to lust or passion, but rather giving their wives due honor and respect . Even though it is their responsibility to rule, it does not give them the right to be tyrants. They should rather consider the opinions and feelings of their wives and remember that they are generally of a weaker constitution. This does not, however, make a wife worth any less or lower her status in God's eyes. They are "heirs together" of God's grace. Finally, he mentions that all this should be done "that your prayers be not hindered." A man's relationship with his wife affects his relationship with God and vice versa. God has designed this wonderful relationship and all the supposed "improvements" that men have conceived only ruin it. God's way is best.
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