1 Peter 3:1-7 ESV
1 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
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1 Peter 2:9 ESV
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
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The Role of a Wife
1. Be Subject to Her Own Husband
1 Peter 3:1a ESV
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands…
1 Corinthians 15:28 ESV
When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.
2. Be a Spiritual Leader by Example
1 Peter 3:1b ESV
so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives
Matthew 18:15 ESV
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
1 Peter 3:3a ESV
Do not let your adorning be external…
1 John 2:15-17 ESV
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
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The Role of a Husband
1. Be Selfless and Walk With God
1 Peter 3:7a ESV
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way…
Philippians 2:4 ESV
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
1 Peter 3:7b ESV
…so that your prayers may not be hindered
Ephesians 5:25 ESV
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
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Application:
The Qualities of a Godly Spouse are Motive and Mission Consistent With Being a Chosen People
