DAILY TEXT, Friday, March 13, 2026. Husbands, give them honor (1 Pet. 3:7).

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Husbands, give them honor (1 Pet. 3:7).

A husband who loves his wife views her as a beautiful and priceless treasure given to him by Jehovah (Prov. 18:22; 31:10). Therefore, he values ​​her, cares for her, and treats her with kindness and respect, even in the most intimate and private moments. He does not pressure her into sexual acts that would make her uncomfortable, degrading, or trouble her conscience. And he, too, strives to keep his own conscience clear before Jehovah (Acts 24:16).

Husbands, you can be sure that Jehovah sees and values ​​all that you do to always honor your wives. Make a determination to avoid behavior that dishonors them and to treat them with kindness, respect, and affection. In this way, you will show that you love and value them. By honoring your wives, you are protecting the most important relationship you have: your friendship with Jehovah. (Ps. 25:14) w25.01 13 pars. 17, 18

What steps should a husband take to repair his relationship with Jehovah and with his wife?

Apart from that, a husband who physically or verbally abuses his wife needs to take certain steps to repair his relationship with her and with Jehovah. What are those steps? First, admit that he has a serious problem. Jehovah sees everything; nothing is hidden from his sight (Ps. 44:21; Eccl. 12:14; Heb. 4:13). Second, stop mistreating his wife and change his behavior (Prov. 28:13). Third, acknowledge before her and before Jehovah the harm he has done to them and sincerely ask for their forgiveness (Acts 3:19). He should beg Jehovah to help him control his thoughts, words, and actions, and to give him the desire to change (Ps. 51:10-12; 2 Cor. 10:5; Phil. 2:13). Fourth, act in harmony with his prayers and learn to hate hurtful words and all forms of violence (Ps. 97:10). Fifth, immediately seek the help of the elders in the congregation, who will treat you with love (James 5:14-16). And sixth, develop a plan of action to avoid falling into any of these things again.

A husband who views pornography must also follow these steps. Jehovah will bless his efforts to change (Psalm 37:5). But it is not enough for a Christian to reject conduct that dishonors his wife; he must also learn to honor her. Let us see how he can do this.

How can a husband show affection to his wife?

Showing them affection. Some husbands who have very happy marriages make it a habit to show their wives how much they love them every day (1 John 3:18). A married Christian can do this with small things, such as holding her hand or giving her a tender hug. He can also send her text messages saying “I miss you” or “How’s your day going?” From time to time, he can write her a letter or a nice card with thoughtful words. When a husband does these things, he honors his wife and strengthens the marriage.

Why should a husband praise his wife?

Expressing appreciation and gratitude to her. A husband honors his wife by telling her why he values ​​her and making her feel good. For example, he never forgets to thank her for all the support she gives him (Col. 3:15). When a husband sincerely praises his wife, she feels secure, loved, and honored (Prov. 31:28).

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