Series: The Many Faces of Love
Love That Respects
I Corinthians 13 for Wives
By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: Fri. Jan 9th
A wife's love reflects Christ by respecting her husband's leadership, encouraging unity, and nurturing peace in the home, embodying patience, kindness, and dignity in every relationship.
Discussion Questions
- Which of Paul's qualities of love is most difficult to express in your marriage right now?
- How can a wife balance showing respect with honest communication when problems arise?
- What small, daily act could show your husband that you "believe and hope" in him this week?
Sources
Reference Commentaries Consulted for Pauline Context and Theology:
- F. F. Bruce, Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free (Eerdmans, 1977)
- Leon Morris, Testaments of Love (Eerdmans, 1981)
- John Stott, The Message of Ephesians (InterVarsity Press, 1979)