Wife's Spiritual Growth

[Macopoly]

To what extent is a husband responsible to his spouse regarding her spiritual walk. My girlfriend (soon to be fiance) revealed that she recently was uncertain of God's priority in her life. She wants God be the focal point in her life, but has feel unsure about how to live that out.

I am curious, as we prepare for married life, what my responsibility is to her regarding things of this nature. Furthermore, how do i facilitate that role in her life?

What do you married guys feel is your obligation in this regard? What do you single guys think your role will/ should be once you are a husband?

[winslake]

As husbands, loving our wives as Christ loves the church...we have a huge responsibility. No, you can't make her study her bible - but you can start early with studying the bible together, doing devotionals together, praying together. You lead. Don't wait for her to do or suggest it - it doesn't work that way. I have found that God's way is the woman is to be lead. She will naturally follow when she knows her man is taking his place in the household as God has directed. Verse quotes, guys?

You have a great opportunity to start off on the right foot in being the spiritual head of your future household. Seize it.

And blessings on you and your future wife and marriage.

Bob

[Hank]

Encourage her to get into a good Bible study. The Word keeps us grounded

[thedutchman]

Judging by this comment...

She wants God be the focal point in her life, but has feel unsure about how to live that out.

I think you'll be fine... she has the desire.

From there it's just as Bob and Hank mentioned... encourage and be a good example.

Norm

[sonothunder]

In regard to your original question:

Originally Posted by Macopoly

To what extent is a husband responsible to his spouse regarding her spiritual walk?

We are to model Christ to her, and as someone just said, "love her as Christ loved the Church." The rest is up to the Holy Spirit.

Originally Posted by Macopoly

What do you married guys feel is your obligation in this regard?

Kathy and I attend the same small group, in addition to having many mutual Christian friends. We also have "separate" (aka "same sex") Christian friends who support us individually. We need to foster and encourage BOTH types of relationships in the lives of our brides.

Clearly, you are on the right path. It's obvious you have been modeling your faith for her, and it is equally clear that she is seeking.

We'll be praying for a long, blessed, Christ-centered marriage for you!

In Him,

SoT