Husbands– the Bible clearly states that you are the head of your wife and your home. But do you know that your wife is the “manager” of your home? These roles do not conflict, but instead they complement one another.
The phrase “manage is an English translation of the Greek word “Oikodespoteo”, which comes from two Greek words “oikos” (house) and “despoteo” (to rule). This literally means to “to occupy one’s self in the management of a household”.
Proverbs 31 shows a wife taking care of all the affairs of the home while her husband Is away.
So up to this point we have established two foundational truths about the home that are taught in Scripture. The husband is the head of the home, but the wife is the manager of the home. The wife being manager of the home, is a delegated authority from her husband, but it is an authority that God wants men to give to their wives. Below are ways that you, as a Christian husband can encourage, and delegate the management of your home to your wife.
1. Your wife picks the appliances, you fund them and have them delivered.
2.Your wife picks the paint color for the house, you fund it, and put it on the walls where she wants it.
3.Your wife picks how the walls of your home are decorated, again you fund it, and hang it till she thinks it looks straight on the wall.
4.Your wife decides the style of all furniture, your job is to fund it and get it in the house where she wants it.
5.You can make dinner requests, but don’t ever tell her how to cook – that’s her domain.
6.Your wife picks out the clothing for the members of her house, you are simply there to fund said clothing, and hold the bags as she shops.
7.While you are the ultimate decider of the discipline policies and other things regarding the teaching of your children, a wise man will always hear what the mother(and manager) of his children has to say before making any determinations.
I will just say one thing about “funding”. Husband, as the head of your home, it is your job, and it is a moral responsibility for you to set the funding policies of your home. Your wife comes to you with a need in the home, you discuss the need, and determine the appropriate level of funding. Many men have spent themselves and their homes into financial ruin by not setting any spending limits on themselves, or their wives, and this ought not to be.
But having said all that – husbands simply stand back and let your wife manage your home(without trying to interfere and micro manage her as she does this) you will find that God has naturally equipped your wife to make your home the best it can be. The concept that “a home is not truly a home without a woman’s touch” is not only a true statement, it is also a Biblical one.tt
The phrase “manage is an English translation of the Greek word “Oikodespoteo”, which comes from two Greek words “oikos” (house) and “despoteo” (to rule). This literally means to “to occupy one’s self in the management of a household”.
Proverbs 31 shows a wife taking care of all the affairs of the home while her husband Is away.
So up to this point we have established two foundational truths about the home that are taught in Scripture. The husband is the head of the home, but the wife is the manager of the home. The wife being manager of the home, is a delegated authority from her husband, but it is an authority that God wants men to give to their wives. Below are ways that you, as a Christian husband can encourage, and delegate the management of your home to your wife.
1. Your wife picks the appliances, you fund them and have them delivered.
2.Your wife picks the paint color for the house, you fund it, and put it on the walls where she wants it.
3.Your wife picks how the walls of your home are decorated, again you fund it, and hang it till she thinks it looks straight on the wall.
4.Your wife decides the style of all furniture, your job is to fund it and get it in the house where she wants it.
5.You can make dinner requests, but don’t ever tell her how to cook – that’s her domain.
6.Your wife picks out the clothing for the members of her house, you are simply there to fund said clothing, and hold the bags as she shops.
7.While you are the ultimate decider of the discipline policies and other things regarding the teaching of your children, a wise man will always hear what the mother(and manager) of his children has to say before making any determinations.
I will just say one thing about “funding”. Husband, as the head of your home, it is your job, and it is a moral responsibility for you to set the funding policies of your home. Your wife comes to you with a need in the home, you discuss the need, and determine the appropriate level of funding. Many men have spent themselves and their homes into financial ruin by not setting any spending limits on themselves, or their wives, and this ought not to be.
But having said all that – husbands simply stand back and let your wife manage your home(without trying to interfere and micro manage her as she does this) you will find that God has naturally equipped your wife to make your home the best it can be. The concept that “a home is not truly a home without a woman’s touch” is not only a true statement, it is also a Biblical one.tt
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