Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Each will carry their own load of responsibility (Gal. 6:5).
Although the wife has studied more than her husband, it is he who has the responsibility to see that family worship and other spiritual activities take place (Eph. 6:4). The wife must respect her husband's authority, but she remains responsible for keeping her own faith strong. So you have to set aside time for your personal study and meditation. This will help her to continue to love and respect Jehovah, and to be happy under the authority of her husband. Wives who respect the authority of their husbands for Jehovah's sake will be happier than those who reject the principle of authority. In addition, they set a good example for the younger men and women, and contribute to a good atmosphere in the family and in the congregation (Titus 2:3-5). w21.02 13 paras. 21-23
According to Ephesians 5:22-24, why does a Christian wife choose to accept her husband's authority?
The Christian wife chooses to accept her husband's authority because that is what Jehovah expects of her (read Ephesians 5:22-24). He trusts his heavenly Father, and knows that everything he does is motivated by love and that everything he asks him to do is for his good (Deut. 6:24; 1 John 5:3).
What is the result of a wife respecting her husband's authority?
The world tells women to disregard Jehovah's rules and that submitting to the authority of their husbands is humiliating. Of course, those who promote these ideas do not know our loving God. Jehovah would never command his beloved daughters to do anything that would humiliate them. The wife who strives to fulfill the role that Jehovah has given her promotes peace in her house (Ps. 119: 165). And, in this way, everyone—her husband, her children, and herself—benefits from her.
What do we learn from what Carol said?
The wife who submits to the authority of her husband, who is imperfect, shows that she loves and respects Jehovah, who established the principle of authority. Carol, who lives in South America, says, “I know my husband will make mistakes. And I also know that how I react will reveal how much I value my friendship with Jehovah. So I make an effort to continue to respect my husband because I want to do what Jehovah likes.”
a) What helps Aneese to forgive generously? b) What do we learn from his example?
If a wife feels that her husband does not consider her feelings and concerns, it may be difficult for her to respect him and submit to his authority. But let's see what Aneese, a married sister, does when that happens. She says, “I try not to get mad, and I keep in mind that we all make mistakes. I strive to forgive generously, just like Jehovah. When I do, I regain my calm” (Ps. 86:5). Surely a forgiving wife finds it easier to respect her husband's authority.
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