Godly Perspective on Gender Roles
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Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
"So God created mankind in his own image; male and female he created them."
Ephesians 5:25-28
"Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
1 Peter 3:7
"Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect."
Proverbs 31:10
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."
Colossians 3:18-19
"Wives, submit to your husbands. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them."
Discussion Questions
Godly Gender Roles
Talk it over together
1
What does "biblical manhood" and "biblical womanhood" mean to each of us?
2
How can we support each other in our respective roles while respecting God's design?
3
What cultural messages about gender have influenced our views, and how can we counter those with truth?
4
How can we improve our communication about expectations regarding our roles in the family?
5
In what ways do we feel pressure to conform to societal norms that conflict with our beliefs?
6
How can we celebrate our unique roles while cultivating a partnership based on mutual respect?