1. 1 Peter 3:1-6 I. Submits To Own Husband, 1

2. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives (v.1) Connects to previous examples 1. 2:13, citizens to government 2. 2:18-25, slaves to masters 3. 3:1, wives to husbands

3. Two extremes 1. Ancient world: low status of women Jewish law: unthinkable for woman to change religion w/o husband. [v.6] Greeks: woman’s duty: “remain indoors and be obedient to her husband” Romans: woman had no rights; she remained forever a child

4. Bible elevated women’s status 5-6, Abraham and Sarah (Gn.16) Rudeness... verbal abuse? V.7: Time 1. Time (dwell with them) Consideration 2. Consideration (w. understanding) Respect 3. Respect (giving honor) Kindness 4. Kindness (weaker vessel) 2 Co.13:4

5. 1 Pt.3:7 – a husband’s reality check A failure to obey takes his prayers away “It includes honoring (rather than running down) a person verbally, but also indicates deeds that show that the person is honored, a proper respect and deference to the person”

6. Two extremes 1. Ancient world: low status of women 2. Today: liberated women; feminism  Revisionist history perverts biblical truth. E.g.: Mary Magdalene  Women now preach and “priest” Reason for woman’s subjection Order of creation 1 Tim.2:13 The fall 1 Tim.2:14

7. I. Submits To Own Husband, 1 II. Teaches By Godly Example, 1

8. 1. Her audience: disobedient husband  1 Co.7 2. Her conduct: 1:15, 18; 2:12; 3:16 3. Her example: She models the gospel 4. Her purpose: gain (convert) 1 Co.9 If this example can bless a mixed marriage, what of two Christians?

9. This kind of life requires... 1. Knowledge of gospel. Jn.17:17 2. Obedience to gospel. 3. Consistency of faith and life  Inconsistency is a weapon 4. Purity of life (2) We owe scripture the same reverence we owe God

10. I. Submits To Own Husband, 1 III. Pure Life, 2 II. Teaches By Godly Example, 1

11. The way of purity Attitude: a way of thinking Attitude: a way of thinking (holy, pure, Ph.4:8) Action: a way of living Action: a way of living, v.1; Tit.2:5 (chaste) Acknowledgement: a way of instruc- tion Acknowledgement: a way of instruc- tion, 2:12

12. I. Submits To Own Husband, 1 IV. Emphasizes Inner Person, 3-6 II. Teaches By Godly Example, 1 III. Pure Life, 2

13. Her adornment (cosmetic) Emphasis not outward adornment: hair; gold; clothes Santa Maria (1961) Mt.5:27-28. Twofold accountability – Man: guard mind / eye from lust Job 31:1; Ph.4:8 Woman: dress modestly to prevent lustful look Pro.7:6-27

14. Inner emphasis (hidden person, 4) Inner beauty (1 Sm.16:7) Incorruptible qualities  Gentleness: not self-assertive; no loud, irate speech and action  Quiet spirit: calm tranquility Society sees and values outer beauty God sees and values inner beauty

15. Incorruptible qualities applied: Gentleness (meekness)  Not a slave to fashion. Is.3:16-24  Not a slave to popularity Quiet spirit  Not enslaved to exhibitionism... drawing attention to self by… raising hems lowering tops form-fitting clothes

16. Her value (4) (Very) expensive, costly Gold cannot compare  Mk.14:3; 1 T.2:9 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

17. Her status (5-6) Hope in God Determines her adornment Directs her submission Sarah’s submission Sarah’s speech

18. “But Sarah was not perfect” 1. Waited 90 years for a child 2. Never lost her faith 3. Lived in tent 4. Risked life to protect Abraham (Gn.12…) 5. Reared Isaac 6. Hb.11 Is Sarah your mother?

19. The holy woman blesses... Husband and children, Pro.31 Other women, Tit.2:3-5 Congregation, Ac.12