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Learn about the principle of authority within the home and how it can affect your relationships and spiritual well-being. Wife submit to your husband but husband needs to love and cherish her.
To Have Authority You Submit Under Authority
“No head can function without a neck to hold it up; and no man can truly be the head of his home without voluntary submission and support of his wife.” quoted by Derek Prince
The principle of authority plays a crucial role in the dynamics of relationships within the home. It is essential to understand that to have authority, one must first submit to authority. This principle governs the hierarchy within the household and sets the foundation for harmony and order. Let's explore how this principle applies to the roles of husband and wife in the home.
The Husband as the Spiritual Leader
According to biblical teachings, the husband is designated as the family's spiritual leader. He is called to lead his household with wisdom, love, and humility, following Christ's example. However, it is important to note that the husband's authority stems from being under Christ's ultimate authority. By submitting to Christ's leadership, the husband can exercise his authority in a way that aligns with God's will.
The Wife's Role in Submission
In the context of the husband's authority, the wife must submit to her husband's leadership. This submission is not about inferiority but about honoring the divine order established by God. When the wife submits to her husband's authority, she also operates in a position of authority within the home. Her submission is an act of trust in God's design for marriage and family. Basically, they are in partnership to pray and make decisions, but he makes the ultimate decision. He needs to hear all her wife's input.
The Breakdown of Authority
When the chain of authority is broken within the home, it can lead to dysfunction and discord. If the husband fails to submit to Christ's authority or if the wife resists submitting to her husband, it creates a spiritual vulnerability that can invite attacks from the enemy. This breakdown of authority can manifest as disorder, disharmony, and rebellion within the family, affecting the couple and their children.
If the house is out of order or in disharmony, then the children will manifest rebellion, strife, etc., and also be subject to diseases such as ADD, Learning Disabilities, etc. Why? Because the house is out of order, chaos enters the home when the husband and wife line up correctly. When the wife does not submit to her husband, chaos can enter the home.
When the wife is bitter and resentful, it shows the husband is falling in his responsibilities toward her. Jesus said, “My father is greater than I” (John 14:28). Jesus did not fight for recognition but maintained unity within the Godhead.
When the wife is respected and loved, she will become the biggest giver. Women need to feel safe, and loved. The easier it is for her to submit to her husband. She must feel she is the most critical person in the husband's eyes. If you don't then bitterness.
The Power of Unity in Authority
Just as Jesus demonstrated perfect submission to the Father's authority, so should husbands and wives strive to be in unity under God's leadership. The oneness from aligning with God's authority brings harmony and strength to the home. Like a marriage, where two individuals become one, a family functions best when everyone understands their roles and operates in their respective authorities.
Men, honor your wives and give them praise and respect.
Women, honor your husband’s position; give him respect and honor.
In conclusion, the principle of authority within the home is essential for creating a healthy and thriving family dynamic. By understanding the roles of husbands and wives in submission to Christ and each other, we can experience the peace and blessings that come from honoring God's design for marriage and family life. Remember, to have authority, you must first submit under authority.
Teresa Morin
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