How to Be a Christian Husband

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Being a Christian is more than going to church on Sunday and plopping some money into the donation plate. You should approach everything in your life from a Christian perspective, especially your marriage. The Bible has clear instructions as to how a man should treat his wife, and it does not include ruling with an iron fist.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Knowledge of the Bible
• Patience
• Love for your Wife

How to Be a Christian Husband

1. You can't be a Christian husband if you aren't a Christian. If you aren't a Christian yet then attend some church services and talk to some people who have already given their lives to Christ. When you're ready, accept Jesus as your personal savior and if the denomination you choose to follow requires baptism then get that done too.

2. Know what Scriptures say. Ephesians 5:25 says, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." Christ loved the church so much that he gave up his life in order to save everyone else. While it is true that a Christian man is called to be the head of the household, you must keep in mind that you are to strive to be as Christ-like in your dealings with your wife and family as possible. Love your wife, honor your family, and make good decisions for everyone involved.

3. As a Christian husband and father you should turn to God often to seek guidance and strength. The best way to do this is through prayer and reading the Bible. Make sure that your wife and children understand that this is how you make decisions for the family, and that your decisions are designed to do what is best for the family in the eyes of God.

4. You should be a good example to your wife, your children, and the people around you. As a Christian husband you represent your family and the church, and if you are spending your weekends in a drunken stupor then you're certainly not portraying a very good representation of a Christian husband. Being a husband is a big responsibility, but with the help of the Bible you can be the kind of husband a woman is proud to be married to.

5. Forgive the problems of your wife and family as you would want them to forgive you. Humans sin. Since you are called to be Christ-like in your actions as a husband then remember that Christ forgave everyone for their sins. This is certainly not to say that you should allow yourself to be treated like a doormat by your wife, but you should keep in mind that there is not one person on this planet who is perfect. By forgiving others, you may receive forgiveness when you seek it.

Tips & Warnings

• Different Christian denominations have different interpretations of what a husband's role is.

• If you want to be a Christian husband, yet marry a woman who is not a Christian, you may run into problems.

Resources

• How to be a Christian Man