I'm sure Peter must have settled a lot of quarrels for many wives. Many felt uncared for, cheated, and that it was just not fair being a woman.
They felt they had no rights and were being trampled upon. Apostle Peter must have had compassion on them. Trying to solve their problems which were varied in dimensions, and seemingly complicated.
He, by the Holy Spirit's inspiration, gave this one all-purpose solution.
If every wife follows this instruction, they will solve all their marital issues and problems.
I got to a point in my life where I realized this very truth.
The instruction is in 1 Pet 3: 1-6 (Amp.). It is what I call the Honor code for all wives.
IN LIKE manner, you married women, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate yourselves as being secondary to and dependent on them, and adapt yourselves to them], so that even if any do not obey the Word [of God], they may be won over not by discussion but by the [godly] lives of their wives, When they observe the pure and modest way in which you conduct yourselves, together with your reverence [for your husband; you are to feel for him all that reverence includes: to respect, defer to, revere him–to honor, esteem, appreciate, prize, and, in the human sense, to adore him, that is, to admire, praise, be devoted to, deeply love, and enjoy your husband]. Let not yours be the [merely] external adorning with [elaborate] interweaving and knotting of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or changes of clothes; But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God. For it was thus that the pious women of old who hoped in God were [accustomed] to beautify themselves and were submissive to their husbands [adapting themselves to them as themselves secondary and dependent upon them]. It was thus that Sarah obeyed Abraham [following his guidance and acknowledging his headship over her by] calling him Lord (master, leader, authority). And you are now her true daughters if you do right and let nothing terrify you [not giving way to hysterical fears or letting anxieties unnerve you].
The instructions here are very profound, yet simple and well spelt out.
I want to admit it won't come naturally obey this. You will only obey when you give heart to it, study it and spend time meditate on it.
Study every word and prayerful soak them onto your spirit.
I pray God to grant us the strength to be doers and not hearers only, deceiving ourselves.
God bless your marriage.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I will honour my husband. I chose to apply the honor code in my marriage.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Oh God, give me the strength to do what I have been taught.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1 Pet 3: 1-6 (Amp)
IN LIKE manner, you married women, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate yourselves as being secondary to and dependent on them, and adapt yourselves to them], so that even if any do not obey the Word [of God], they may be won over not by discussion but by the [godly] lives of their wives, When they observe the pure and modest way in which you conduct yourselves, together with your reverence [for your husband; you are to feel for him all that reverence includes: to respect, defer to, revere him–to honor, esteem, appreciate, prize, and, in the human sense, to adore him, that is, to admire, praise, be devoted to, deeply love, and enjoy your husband]. Let not yours be the [merely] external adorning with [elaborate] interweaving and knotting of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or changes of clothes; But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God. For it was thus that the pious women of old who hoped in God were [accustomed] to beautify themselves and were submissive to their husbands [adapting themselves to them as themselves secondary and dependent upon them]. It was thus that Sarah obeyed Abraham [following his guidance and acknowledging his headship over her by] calling him Lord (master, leader, authority). And you are now her true daughters if you do right and let nothing terrify you [not giving way to hysterical fears or letting anxieties unnerve you].
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
List out the words in the verse above and study them.
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Pet 3
