1 Peter 3 1 7 English Standard Version

1 Peter 3: 1 -7 (English Standard Version)

3 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 jewellery, 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 honour 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.

3 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. 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. 5

Men and Women are Not the Same. Wired differently; Different • physically The General principle for all Disciples of Jesus (men and Women) Submit to All • Jesus is the copybook example. We follow the example of Jesus – perfect submission To: Wives whose husbands are not Christians (probably pagans & against Christ) Be a witness for Jesus to your husband, by being the very best wife that you can be (even though your husband doesn’t deserve it) 1. 2. 3 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. Uncompromising in purity and loyalty to God (even if she has to disobey hubby) Being highly respectful to her husband (out of loyalty to God)

Men and Women are Not the Same. Wired differently; Different • physically The General principle for all Disciples of Jesus (men and Women) Submit to All • Jesus is the copybook example. We follow the example of Jesus – perfect submission To: Wives whose husbands are not Christians (probably pagans & against Christ) Be a witness for Jesus to your husband, by being the very best wife that you can be (even though your husband doesn’t deserve it) 1. Uncompromising in purity and loyalty to God (even if she has to disobey hubby) 2. Being highly respectful to her husband (out of loyalty to God) • Peter speaks against the objectifying of women • Gentleness and a quiet spirit is what’s precious to God – not external beauty Do not let your adorning be external — the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewellery, 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. 3

Men and Women are Not the Same. Wired differently; Different • physically The General principle for all Disciples of Jesus (men and Women) Submit to All • Jesus is the copybook example. We follow the example of Jesus – perfect submission To: Wives whose husbands are not Christians (probably pagans & against Christ) Be a witness for Jesus to your husband, by being the very best wife that you can be (even though your husband doesn’t deserve it) 1. Uncompromising in purity and loyalty to God (even if she has to disobey hubby) 2. Being highly respectful to her husband (out of loyalty to God) • Peter speaks against the objectifying of women • Gentleness and a quiet spirit is what’s precious to God – not external beauty • e. g. Godly women of the Bible – submitted to their husbands – followed as leader 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. 5

Men and Women are Not the Same. Wired differently; Different • physically The General principle for all Disciples of Jesus (men and Women) Submit to All To: Wives whose husbands are not Christians (probably pagans & against Christ) Be a witness for Jesus to your husband, by being the very best wife that you can be (even though your husband doesn’t deserve it) 1. Uncompromising in purity and loyalty to God (even if she has to disobey hubby) 2. Being highly respectful to her husband (out of loyalty to God) • Peter speaks against the objectifying of women • Gentleness and a quiet spirit is what’s precious to God – not external beauty • e. g. Godly women of the Bible – submitted to their husbands – followed as leader To: Husbands who are Christians Be a witness for Jesus by being 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an the best husband you can be understanding way, showing honour 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. • Like the example of Jesus, and like the submission of wives (out of fear of God). . • Husbands to be considerate; understanding; knowing their wife; honour her.

John 13: (ESV) 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4 rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5 Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. ……… 12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. ……….

Men and Women are Not the Same. Wired differently; Different • physically The General principle for all Disciples of Jesus (men and Women) Submit to All To: Wives whose husbands are not Christians (probably pagans & against Christ) Be a witness for Jesus to your husband, by being the very best wife that you can be (even though your husband doesn’t deserve it) 1. Uncompromising in purity and loyalty to God (even if she has to disobey hubby) 2. Being highly respectful to her husband (out of loyalty to God) • Gentleness and a quiet spirit is what’s precious to God – not external beauty • e. g. Godly women of the Bible – submitted to their husbands – followed as leader To: Husbands who are Christians Be a witness for Jesus by being 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an the best husband you can be understanding way, showing honour 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. • Like the example of Jesus, and like the submission of wives (out of fear of God). . • Husbands to be considerate; understanding; knowing their wife; honour her. • Godly leadership is servanthood (E. g. of Jesus – Lord who humbles & serves) Because: 1. women are the weaker vessel; 2. Women are fellow heirs in Christ (equal footing in spiritual inheritance); 3. To maintain a good relationship with God