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Wives Leading – An Unusual Book On Biblical Leadership (34,600 words)
With the Lord on the point of the home, the husband becomes the subordinate leader of the home, and after the husband is his wife. The children orient themselves under their parents as they humbly submit and follow the parents’ God-centered examples. Because the wife has two roles, there is a “double dependency” regarding how she relates to her husband and God. In one sense, she submits to her husband and depends on him in limited ways while her ultimate authority is God Almighty. Every wife is double-dependent.
Her double dependency does not negate her equality with her husband. She is equal to her husband as she submits to him. Though she is a coequal image bearer of God, it is incumbent upon her to submit and respond well to her husband’s leadership and care. I realize this worldview creates tension and even anger among some wives because the Bible’s ideal is not their lived experience. I understand, but human failure should not alter God’s plan for our marriages.
In this book, I tackle this controversial issue with the hope that many husbands and wives can benefit from all God intends for their marriages. It’s relevant and practical. I trust our good Lord will show favor and grace by helping these couples bring a brighter, more compelling image of Christ and His church.
Rick Thomas
