Divine intelligence has designed all of creation in such a way that “isolation” is a detestable aberration. This fact is sufficiently corroborated and accurately represented by the Omniscient Creator when he stated: “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). By widespread application, what is not good for men is equally undesirable for women. Even in the animal kingdom, whether aquatic or terrestrial, there is no such thing as a lone ranger.

Everyone comes from a home or at least the union of a father and mother, married or single. Even Jesus did not appear simply by means of some mystical manipulation; Rather, God decided that the one who was to be the Savior of the world should first be raised in the home. Therefore, the ideal state of life, both from the human and divine perspective, is association, companionship, friendship.

In this context, the household is considered to comprise a married couple with or without children. The term “Christian” that qualifies the type of home we have in mind presupposes that the members of that family are Christians. At this juncture it is convenient to understand who is a Christian. A Christian is someone who was once a sinner, but at some point made the final decision to turn away from his evil ways and accepted Christ’s offer of salvation by faith with the evidence of a new life. A Christian home or family is not necessarily a marriage ceremony held within the four walls of a cathedral, nor is it one whose ceremony was presided over by the Archbishop. Rather, it is what is unanimously formed in a legally binding covenant, by a Christian man and a Christian woman who have agreed to live together for the rest of their lives.

For any Christian home to be worthwhile, deliberate efforts must be made to manage the home with some practical and workable principles. Each party must do its part to make the home enviable.

THE ROLE OF THE WIFE

The first and golden duty of a Christian wife in the home is SUBJECTION to her own husband (Ephesians 5:22). This is first demonstrated when on her wedding day she publicly admits to having lost her father’s name and is pleased to be called by her husband’s name. Name. She recognizes and accepts him as her God-given head and leader of the newly formed home. She gives you the honor of leading decision-making while making your own helpful contribution as a partner in progress.

She is not a competitor, but a strong support for her husband. She is the homemaker and caretaker, but humbly allows her to rule him. His humility is not feigned, but springs from a sincere heart. She does not share the ferocity of a wolf, but is rich in the attributes of a virtuous woman (Proverbs 31: 10-31). She draws her strength from her daily communion with God and her free friendship with her husband and children. Your godly character is magnetic and exerts a positive influence on the members of your household. Her diligence is evident in the order of her home and the neatness of her children. She herself emits a scent of decency in appearance and personifies the love of Christ in her home and neighborhood. No wonder her husband is proud of her and she is a constant delight to his children.

THE ROLE OF THE HUSBAND

He has been captured by the sincere submission of his wife, therefore his LOVE for her flows freely like tributaries of a river. It is very easy for him to obey the biblical command to love his wife (Ephesians 5:25, 28, 33). His love for her is not only sincere, but also very self-sacrificing. He can go to any lengths and sacrifice anything just to make her a happy woman. He doesn’t intimidate her, he lords over her and reduces her to an unfortunate and second-rate subordinate. Rather, he sees her as a tender and loving companion who deserves to be loved, protected, and cared for. Therefore, a peaceful coexistence is normal in such a home.

Another critical role of a Christian husband is to assume the responsibility of a priest in the home. You must be able to gather enough grace to guide your family in the worship of the living God. You must ensure that the spiritual atmosphere of the home is maintained through both personal and corporate prayer. If the altar of intercession collapses in the home, he is to blame. You must ensure that children receive complete and comprehensive training in writing, academically and socially. He must provide for the needs of the whole house, lest his Christianity be reduced to a mere lifeless profession, because he who does not provide for his household is worse than an infidel. (1 Timothy 5: 8). Finally, he, as the head of the family, should be a good example to be followed by the members of his household.

THE ROLE OF CHILDREN

The Christian home in the real sense is a breeding ground for the training of godly and caring children. This is because they have emulated mommy’s humility and copied daddy’s love. Once again, they have been taught in solidarity that honor and obedience to parents is the rule and their first responsibility in the home (Ephesians 6: 1-3). Children are also expected to become involved in household nuclei to assist parents and develop a sense of responsibility in preparation for promising adulthood. They fear God, respect authority and, because of their exemplary lifestyle in society, honor their parents and make their community proud.

In conclusion, this is a typical Christian home. There, Christ is exalted as Savior and Lord and the peace that permeates that home is an evidence of His presence. He rules and reigns in every heart and His glory radiates from that home to all surroundings.

When all parties strive to fulfill their roles, the transfer of blame to the devil will be reduced. Many talk a lot about making a mistake in choosing a life partner because their marriages don’t work out when all they need is for everyone to sit down to reexamine their role and therefore success is in sight.

Oh that we have a Christian home!