More on Wives and Husbands
In keeping with the talk on submission, Peter basically expounds on the writings of Paul.
Wives are to submit to their husbands. Peter tells us that this submission will win over the hearts of our husbands as they watch us quietly live out our faith. Beauty is not skin deep - that beauty fades. Instead of spending so much time on our fading beauty, we should be focused on our inward beauty. It's the only beauty that counts in the long run.
Husbands are to care for their wives, treating them with respect as the weaker partner. Now, don't be offended girls! We all want the prince to ride in on the white horse and take care of us. This is simply what Peter is saying. Husbands, take care of your wives. Don't use your strength to beat them down or control them, use your strength to keep them safe.
It's interesting how Peter cautions husbands and wives in these verses. Wives, don't lean toward vanity, for it is fleeting and you will not develop a deep and wide relationship with your husband or with God. Husbands, don't dominate your wives, or you will not develop a deep and wide relationship with your wife or with God. Hmmmm . . . good words to live by.
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