modern world has created a lot of confusion regarding the roles of the wife and husband in marriage. Most of the traditional gender roles are considered outdated and it is no longer clear who does what. This confusion has compelled many Christian couples to want to know what the bible says about marriage and the roles of the wife and husband in a biblical marriage. Thankfully, the scriptures are clear about this
The Husband’s Role in a Christian Marriage
Leadership
The bible makes it very clear that the responsibility of leadership in marriage falls squarely on the husband’s shoulders. 1 Corinthians 11:3 says that “Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.”
This scripture is often misinterpreted to mean that women are viewed as second-class citizens. However, this isn’t true. The scripture states that the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church. A good husband loves his wife unconditionally a
