Husbands, you have an important role in your home as the spiritual leader. Learn some practical tips on how to lead well.
Talking Points:
- Lead better by being informed. If we don’t know any better, it’s difficult for us to do any better. Study the following scriptures: Ephesians 5:25-33; 1 Corinthians 7:1-7; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 Timothy 5:8; Colossians 3:18-20.
- Be her example. Men should be the same in public and in private. Don’t praise God on Sunday and raise hell on Monday. Have integrity. Be a worshipper of God, a student of his word, and an encourager of others at all times.1 Timothy 4:12
- Lead by praying with her. Ask your wife how you can be praying for her and commit to doing so with her regularly.
- Initiate spiritual discussions. This means intentionally deciding to talk about spiritual things together. The resources at pursueGOD.org are a great place to find these sorts of discussion topics.
- Establish a regular devotional time with your wife. This can be tough if you are busy people. Try studying the scripture together once per week.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale from 1-10, rate yourself as a leader at work. Explain. Rate yourself as a leader in your family. Explain.
- What are the challenges to your spiritual leadership in your home? Explain.
- Read the passages listed above (point 1) that discuss marriage relationships. What is one takeaway from each passage that is convicting or helpful for you?
- Read 1 Timothy 4:12. In what ways can you lead your wife by example? Explain.
- How can you initiate spiritual discussions with your wife? Explain.
- If your wife had to grade you in the five areas listed in this topic, how do you think your wife would grade you? Explain.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
