Thesis: There is no such thing as a perfect husband or even a good husband. All men are messed up by sin. Men can be a godly husband and father however, by submitting to Christ, who was and is thee perfect husband.
1. HUSBAND SUBMITS IN ATTITUDE * give consideration or attention to wife * "know" her, who she is * be an advocate to her as Christ to us * get into her thoughts, desires, etc * Men to be chivalrous, because women valuable * Men sacrifice and protect valuables * "fellow heir" = she is equal. Be a companion to her. Practice companionship.
2. HUSBANDS MINISTER IN UNDERSTANDING WAY * Physical aspect - be involved with * Intellectually, learn about her * emotionally, meet her needs * treat her as daughter of God = princess * spiritually, standing/prayers before God
CONCLUSION: Husbands are to lead their families, but in a submissive way, realizing their wives are partners and valuable. Husbands should be intimate in all areas of their existence with their wives - reflecting all the ways Christ relates to us.
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