5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. 31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
Men of God, it’s time to man up! Today in his message, Pastor John urges you to be the spiritual leader of your family. It should not be your wife’s responsibility to get you to pray, read your Bible, and attend church. That is YOUR job! As a man, you have been entrusted to lead your household and this includes in spiritual matters. Your family is counting on you. Let this be the day that you declare, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” That is what it looks like to love, lead, and care for your family well.
Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians chapter 5 as he continues his message, The Husband’s Role.