Wives Respecting Their Husbands: God’s Design for Marriage (Ephesians 5:33)

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins continues the study of God's design for marriage by examining Ephesians 5:33. In a culture that often misunderstands biblical roles, this episode explains that respect is not rooted in perfection, fear, or stereotypes, but in a Christ-centered posture of worship, trust, and obedience to God. This episode explains: • Why respect is part of God's good design for marriage. • How respect honors a husband's God-given role without silence or blind agreement. • The importance of speaking with grace, wisdom, and kindness. • How wives strengthen marriage through godly partnership. • Why respect flows from trust in Christ, not human perfection. Dave also gives a pastoral exhortation to husbands not to misuse Scripture, but to lead with Christlike love so that respect is encouraged, not demanded. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 5:33 Proverbs 31:26 Genesis 2:18 Stand firm on the Word of God. Cling to Christ. Let His design shape your marriage. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/