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Spiritual Authority and Languages of Love (Part 2) 

How do we glorify God in our home regarding obedience, submission, and honor?

Husband:

• LEADING: The responsibility to lead lies with him; Leading with love brings stability and firmness in adverse circumstances; being the leader, he must respect the authority that he himself bestows on his wife; must resist the enemy and not the family, receiving advice and wisdom from the wife - I Corinthians 11:3;
• PROVIDING: not only the material needs of the family, but everything that concerns life in the Kingdom of God, as the primary source of teaching the Gospel to their domestic flock - I Timothy 5:8;
• PROTECTING AND CALMING: being sensitive to your needs: spirit, soul and body; consoling her through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, being empathetic and understanding, protecting her from feeling abandoned. Loving his wife not only with words but also with attitudes - I Peter 3:7;
• BEING A PRIEST OF THE HOME, RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE VISION OF GOD: serve your wife with humility and joy; you must forgive, seek reconciliation and restoration; stand firm against sin, correcting with love and encouragement; use words that build the house; pray for all the members of your family - Hebrews 3:13.

Wife:

• HELPING AND SUPPORTING: a vital and not a secondary role, must surround him with support, exhortation and comfort, when supported he is more willing to face challenges, criticism inhibits acting boldly. Respect his authority and honor him, even if his behavior is not the most correct, helping him make decisions - Proverbs 31:10-12;
• MANAGING THE HOME: God empowers women with holiness and the ability to multiply what the husband provides, wisely investing savings to produce even more, seeking the face of God (Word and Prayer) for prosperity - Proverbs 31:13-18;
• CORRESPONDING TO HIS LOVE, BEING A COMPANION: her first ministry is her husband. Maintain a pleasant outward appearance, honor and respect your husband with words, compliments. Deliver the soul and body to your loved one - Song of Solomon 2:16;
• BUILDING YOUR HOME, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISSION: caring for your husband and children with joy; forgiving quickly without tracking mistakes; using words to build; have unique talents and gifts that will complement your husband's; praying intensely for the family - Proverbs 31: 10-31.

Homework:

1. Do you feel comfortable with the flow of authority established by God or does it cause you any discomfort in your marriage? Why?
2. Of the functions that God has given to husband and wife, which ones do you exercise totally, partially or is this new subject for you? Exemplify.
3. Honor goes beyond obedience and submission, this principle is pleasing to God. During that week, create opportunities to honor each other with gestures and attitudes.
4. Research on the theme Languages of Love, based on the book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Now” by Gary Chapman. Try to identify yourself and your spouse in how your soul interprets the different languages of love, knowing the language that best suits your spouse, do something during the week that awakens a high level of satisfaction in your spouse.