CBMW � The Husband as Prophet, Priest, and King

CBMW � The Husband as Prophet, Priest, and King

Just what does the Bible mean when it teaches in 1 Corinthians 11
that the man is the head of the woman? Sadly, throughout the history
of the church, the concept of a man as head of his wife has been misunderstood,
misinterpreted, and misapplied by pastors and Bible
teachers. As a consequence, many husbands have used this biblical
idea as license for harsh treatment, a lack of love and compassion, and
even abuse of their wives. They seem to have learned more about
headship from the Pharaohs of Egypt than from the Lamb of God.
Women have rightly rebelled against dictatorship in marriage. It
is clear to them that whatever headship means, it doesn’t mean a harsh
or unloving attitude but a spirit of kindness and compassion. It doesn’t
mean selfishness, but self-sacrifice. It doesn’t mean control, but a willingness
to assume responsibility.

Read more in the downloadable PDF file at the above link.