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A husband's male ego will increase if his wife honors and respects him.
A husband's male ego will increase if his wife honors and respects him.
False (B)
The Bible says that external beauty is the most important factor in a marriage.
The Bible says that external beauty is the most important factor in a marriage.
False (B)
A wife should only praise her husband if he deserves it.
A wife should only praise her husband if he deserves it.
False (B)
Respect must precede romantic love in a relationship.
Respect must precede romantic love in a relationship.
A woman's beauty and attractiveness are solely based on her physical appearance.
A woman's beauty and attractiveness are solely based on her physical appearance.
The Bible teaches that a wife should be submissive to her husband only if he is obedient to the Word.
The Bible teaches that a wife should be submissive to her husband only if he is obedient to the Word.
A wife should attribute false attributes to her husband to make him feel good.
A wife should attribute false attributes to her husband to make him feel good.
A wife should only honor her husband if he is a good husband.
A wife should only honor her husband if he is a good husband.
A gentle and quiet spirit is a fleeting quality that disappears with age.
A gentle and quiet spirit is a fleeting quality that disappears with age.
Romantic love is more important than respect in a relationship.
Romantic love is more important than respect in a relationship.
The Bible teaches that a woman's beauty and attractiveness are only relevant in her youth.
The Bible teaches that a woman's beauty and attractiveness are only relevant in her youth.
The Bible teaches that a husband should only value his wife's external beauty.
The Bible teaches that a husband should only value his wife's external beauty.
A wife's negative comments about her husband will never affect their relationship.
A wife's negative comments about her husband will never affect their relationship.
The Bible says that a wife's main role is to maintain her physical appearance to attract her husband.
The Bible says that a wife's main role is to maintain her physical appearance to attract her husband.
A husband who loves the Lord will become proud and arrogant if his wife honors him.
A husband who loves the Lord will become proud and arrogant if his wife honors him.
The Bible teaches that a wife's inner beauty is a reflection of her obedience to God's authority.
The Bible teaches that a wife's inner beauty is a reflection of her obedience to God's authority.
A wife's primary role is to convict her husband of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
A wife's primary role is to convict her husband of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
Focusing on a husband's negatives is a legitimate reason for a wife not to obey him.
Focusing on a husband's negatives is a legitimate reason for a wife not to obey him.
A wife's failure to respect her husband will ultimately destroy her love for him.
A wife's failure to respect her husband will ultimately destroy her love for him.
A wife should try to revamp or change her husband.
A wife should try to revamp or change her husband.
The Holy Spirit is responsible for pointing out a husband's problems and flaws.
The Holy Spirit is responsible for pointing out a husband's problems and flaws.
A wife's primary goal should be to change her husband's behavior.
A wife's primary goal should be to change her husband's behavior.
A failure to respect one's husband will lead to a happy and healthy marriage.
A failure to respect one's husband will lead to a happy and healthy marriage.
Nurturing and cherishing one's partner is essential for a healthy and successful marriage.
Nurturing and cherishing one's partner is essential for a healthy and successful marriage.
The woman was looking for the worst tomatoes in the bunch because she hates herself.
The woman was looking for the worst tomatoes in the bunch because she hates herself.
The default nature of humans is to hate themselves.
The default nature of humans is to hate themselves.
Paul's assumption is that husbands are to love their wives as much as they hate themselves.
Paul's assumption is that husbands are to love their wives as much as they hate themselves.
If a husband loves his wife as much as he loves himself, then they will have a bitter marriage.
If a husband loves his wife as much as he loves himself, then they will have a bitter marriage.
Loving one's wife as Christ loved is equivalent to being bitter against them.
Loving one's wife as Christ loved is equivalent to being bitter against them.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives with a selfless love that sacrifices their own interests.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives with a selfless love that sacrifices their own interests.
Nurturing and cherishing one's partner is not a biblical principle of marriage.
Nurturing and cherishing one's partner is not a biblical principle of marriage.
Colossians 3:19 teaches that husbands should maintain and hold on to their bitterness against their wives.
Colossians 3:19 teaches that husbands should maintain and hold on to their bitterness against their wives.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives as much as they love themselves.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives as much as they love themselves.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife should be based on his own self-interest.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife should be based on his own self-interest.
Men naturally love themselves and look out for their own needs, which is a good model for how they should love their wives.
Men naturally love themselves and look out for their own needs, which is a good model for how they should love their wives.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives in word, but not in deed.
The Bible teaches that husbands should love their wives in word, but not in deed.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife is a feeling that he should only express when he feels like it.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife is a feeling that he should only express when he feels like it.
Husbands should love their wives in the same way that they love and care for their own bodies.
Husbands should love their wives in the same way that they love and care for their own bodies.
The Bible teaches that husbands should prioritize their own needs and desires over those of their wives.
The Bible teaches that husbands should prioritize their own needs and desires over those of their wives.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife is a reflection of his own self-love.
The Bible says that a husband's love for his wife is a reflection of his own self-love.
Study Notes
The Importance of Respecting Husbands
- A wife should hold her husband in high esteem within her heart and mind, and this will not feed his male ego, but rather make him more humble, gentle, and gracious towards her.
- She should honor, prefer, venerate, esteem, praise, love, and admire him exceedingly, and this can be done by finding virtuous things in his life that she can respect.
The Role of Respect in Marriage
- Respect always precedes romantic love, and when romantic love goes out, respect is often the first thing to go.
- A wife's respect for her husband is essential for a healthy marriage, and it's a key factor in staying youthful and attractive in the eyes of her husband.
The Inner Woman
- A woman's inner beauty, characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit, is what makes her attractive to her husband, not her external appearance.
- As a woman grows older, her external beauty will fade, but her inner beauty will remain, making her more attractive to her husband.
The Error of Trying to Change Husbands
- A wife should not try to revamp or change her husband, as this is the Holy Spirit's role, not hers.
- When a wife tries to control or manipulate her husband, she is focusing on his negatives, which can lead to a lack of respect and ultimately destroy her love for him.
The Consequences of Lack of Respect
- When a wife fails to respect her husband, it can lead to growing tension in the marriage and ultimately destroy her love for him.
- This can also lead to a woman hating herself and looking for the worst in her husband, rather than treating him with respect and looking out for his best interests.
The Husband's Role
- Husbands are to love their wives as their own bodies, looking out for their wives' best interests and treating them with respect and care.
- If husbands loved their wives as much as they loved themselves, they would have great marriages.
- This kind of love is not just about words, but about actions and deeds that show a husband's love and care for his wife.
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This quiz explores the importance of a wife's respect and esteem for her husband in a Christian marriage, and how it can impact their relationship.
