Marriage, Home, and Family Attributes of a Wise Husband

Introductory Observations It has been my contention that God does not generally tell people specifically who to marry But that the Spirit of God, through the Word of God, equips us to make wise and right decisions And the Spirit of God conforms us to the Son of God, by teaching us the Word of God Therefore, we become the best spouses, by becoming the best believers

A word about gender in Proverbs Solomon does say more specifically about bad wives, than he does about bad husbands Neither is a there a concise, high standard set for husbands, as there is for wives: Proverbs 31 That does not make Solomon sexist: although he no doubt was, by our standards. Our standards don’t matter. God’s do. Solomon portrays most vices as being committed by men Solomon finds the embodiment of wisdom, distinctly feminine: Proverbs 1; 8; and 9

The Best Husbands Portray the Qualities of Wise Men He is a man who truly seeks to learn and obey the Word of God Proverbs 2.6-9 Proverbs 3.1-6 Proverbs 9.10 Proverbs 13.13

He is a man who values the instruction and wisdom of others Proverbs 1.8 Proverbs 9.9 Proverbs 13.18 Proverbs 13.20 He is a man who is in control of his emotions Proverbs 6.29 Proverbs 14.29 Proverbs 16.32 Proverbs 25.28

He is a man who is honest and just Proverbs 12.17 Proverbs 16.11 Proverbs 20.7 Proverbs 20.14 He is a man who is a hard worker Proverbs 10.16 Proverbs 13.11 Proverbs 14.23 Proverbs 23.4

He is a man. But he is gentle and kind Proverbs 12.10 Proverbs 12.18 Proverbs 18.21 Proverbs 21.23