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1 Corinthians 11:3There is one thing I want you to know: The head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

Ephesians 5:21-22, 25Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. . . .For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church.

Ephesians 5:33So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Colossians 3:18-19Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Husbands and wives are given specific commands for how to honor and care for one another. Husbands are given a responsibility to love and to lead as sacrificial servant leaders. This form of leadership is not about entitlement but about humbly placing the needs of one’s wife first. Just as Jesus took on the dirtiest, most repulsive task, including foot washing, a servant leader does what it takes to meet the needs of others (John 13:12-14). Just as Jesus sacrificed his very life out of his love for us, so husbands are called to sacrifice themselves out of love for their wives (Ephesians 5:25). Wives are given a responsibility to respect and support their husband’s leadership, just as the Church respects the leadership of Christ. Unlike Christ, husbands can and will fail in their leadership, but a godly wife’s respect, support, and wise advice are great sources of strength (Proverbs 31:10-12). By honoring one another with love and respect, a husband and wife can build a strong foundation for their marriage.

Proverbs 31:28-31Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

1 Peter 3:7In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

A husband should not only love his wife but also honor her with praise and respect. Prioritizing time together, thanking and praising her, being a good listener, and otherwise affirming her value are ways to show her respect.

Exodus 20:12“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Leviticus 19:3“Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe my Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God.”

Proverbs 23:22Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 31:28Her children stand and bless her.

Matthew 15:4-6“God says, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’ But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’ In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.”

Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

Children honor parents by obeying them, respecting them, listening to them, valuing their experience, and caring for their needs.

1 Timothy 5:3-4Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.

We honor God and our families by caring for our parents and grandparents.