What does the Bible say about the role of the man?
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The Bible calls men to humble, Christlike responsibility in faith, family, church, and daily life, exercising strength through sacrificial love and godly service rather than selfish rule. Ephesians 5:23-25 presents the husband’s headship as patterned after Christ, who loved the church and gave himself for her. 1 Peter 3:7 commands husbands to live considerately with their wives and honor them as fellow heirs of grace. Men are to provide for their households (1 Timothy 5:8), manage their homes faithfully (1 Timothy 3:4), remain watchful and courageous in faith (1 Corinthians 16:13), and be equipped by Scripture for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17).
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- 1 Timothy 5:8 7 votes
- 1 Peter 3:7 6 votes
- Psalms 1:1-6 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 4 votes
- Ephesians 5:25 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:4 3 votes
- Ephesians 5:23 3 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:17 2 votes
- Titus 2:3-5 2 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:12 2 votes
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