Wives—you have a role as protector in your marriage. You must guard your heart from being led away through novels, magazines, and other forms of entertainment that blur your perception of reality and put unfair expectations on your husband. Instead you must do your part in helping him feel strong, while also avoiding talk-show thinking that can lure your attention away from your family. “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.” (Proverbs 14:1)
Men—you are the head of your home. You are the one responsible before God for guarding the gate and standing your ground against anything that would threaten your wife or marriage. This is no small assignment. It requires a heart of courage and a head for preemptive action. Jesus said, “If the head of the house had know at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broke into” (Matthew 24:13). This role is yours. Take it seriously.
Stephen & Alex Kendrick, The Love Dare, pg.113
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