Wives

In this sermon the focus shifts to the role of wives in marriage. Building on the previous message about husbands, this sermon explores Ephesians 5:22-33, emphasizing that wives are called to submit to their husbands as to the Lord. However, this submission is not about inferiority or blind obedience but about honoring God’s design for marriage.

The message clarifies misconceptions—wives are not lesser beings, and submission does not mean tolerating abuse or that husbands are always right. Instead, it is about respecting the God-ordained order within marriage, just as the church submits to Christ. The sermon highlights the importance of a wife’s relationship with God, noting that struggling to submit to God will make it even harder to submit to a husband.

Scripture references from 1 Corinthians, Colossians, 1 Peter, and Proverbs reinforce the value and blessing of a wife. The message also acknowledges the cultural context of biblical times while affirming that both husbands and wives are heirs in Christ. The sermon challenges wives to reflect on how they are showing respect and submission to their husbands and encourages husbands to continue loving their wives as Christ loved the church. The series will continue next week by diving into why marriage is so important to God.