Guidance on being a godly husband

[TransformedSon]

I posted a similar topic in Bible Chat about a week ago, but figured I would get a few more responses here.

I just got engaged last Wednesday, and want to have the most god-centered marriage imaginable...Where Christ is the head of our relationship and I reflect his characteristics to my wife (and ideally, her back to me as well).

I know I am supposed to be the head of the household and the spiritual leader of the family; I am definitely excited and ready to embrace those responsibilities.

I would really appreciate any other scriptural/Christian advice on being a husband that honors God.

Any advice is appreciated!! Would love scriptural references, if possible.

[Rufus_1611]

Live this and you will be blessed...

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" - Ephesians 5:25

[Gregg]

Love does not always feel like love. Love is action. It is important to do acts of love when one does not "feel" like it. Our spouses do not have to earn our love, they already have it. When little things get you down, remember the big picture.

God Bless you and yours.

Oh, and just by asking this you have a great start!

[Buck shot]

Eph 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.

My dad told me almost twenty years ago that if I wanted my marriage to last to keep God as the center and never go to bed angry in differant rooms. He said if she goes to the coach mad, follow her. If she packs a bag to leave, pack yours too :)

This wisdom has been proven many times. If you go to bed mad at each other in the same bed, it's always a little better in the morning. If you go to bed in seperate rooms you wake up and continue from where you stopped :B

We will be celebrating our 20 year anniversery in June 09. We may even go on a honeymoon (we never did that because i had to work :lol:)

[TransformedSon]

Eph 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.

My dad told me almost twenty years ago that if I wanted my marriage to last to keep God as the center and never go to bed angry in differant rooms. He said if she goes to the coach mad, follow her. If she packs a bag to leave, pack yours too :)

This wisdom has been proven many times. If you go to bed mad at each other in the same bed, it's always a little better in the morning. If you go to bed in seperate rooms you wake up and continue from where you stopped :B

We will be celebrating our 20 year anniversery in June 09. We may even go on a honeymoon (we never did that because i had to work :lol:)

That is great advice that I've heard from at least one other person, too.

Congrats on 20 years, that's awesome!

[andrew_no_one]

I posted a similar topic in Bible Chat about a week ago, but figured I would get a few more responses here.

I just got engaged last Wednesday, and want to have the most god-centered marriage imaginable...Where Christ is the head of our relationship and I reflect his characteristics to my wife (and ideally, her back to me as well).

I know I am supposed to be the head of the household and the spiritual leader of the family; I am definitely excited and ready to embrace those responsibilities.

I would really appreciate any other scriptural/Christian advice on being a husband that honors God.

Any advice is appreciated!! Would love scriptural references, if possible.

Keep your eyes on Jesus (and your wife) and your nose in the Bible!

[TrustingFollower]

The advise I have to offer it this. Never stop dating your wife. God made this woman to be a suitable companion for you. She should be your best friend and that is why I say never stop dating. When many get married they quit going on dates and the spark fades from the way things were when you first met. Don't let that spark fade, take your wife out to the movies or dinner if you can afford it, but if finances limit you take her for walks in the park and talk. The key is get out of the house and spend time together as a couple.

[Lee-Roy]

For me the biggest thing is to admit that I'm wrong, even when I know I'm not. It is so much better not to argue than to actually try to win the fight. :)

[unkerns]

Two things read the books 1 corinthians and 1 timothy. Another good set of books to read would be "captivating" and "wild at heart"

[newdaddy1223]

pray together every day. share the word with her. you know better how to pray for than anyone in the world. the more consistent you are in this the more solid your relationship will. i've noticed this in my own marriage. at times i have gotten away from it and have done some pretty stupid things that could have been avoided if i had stayed close to the Lord. I am extremely blessed to have her at my side. Her forgiving nature can only come from God.