Respect For The Chain Of Command
Devotionals Concerning Marriage Podcast by Alton Spooner
Episode notes
This episode’s devotionals consist of a talk around respect for the family chain of command and servant leadership. An example from the episode includes a discussion in regards to a husband that desires to be a servant leader and to model his behavior towards his wife after the standard that Our Lord has set. The ultimate standard Christ set was by being a sin sacrifice, the gruesome death on the Cross, for His bride the Church’s salvation and sanctification. Christ’s example of servant leadership is the only example for a Christian husband to follow.
A Christian husband must be willing to give up aspects of his life for his wife’s well being. In return for his willingness to sacrifice for his wife’s well being, therefore, in return a Christian wife must be willing to accept her position within God’s chain of command for the family and resp ...