31.What is the husband’s relationship to his wife?

The husband is the head of his wife, just as Christ is the head of the Church.

Human marriage is a type of the marriage of Christ and His Bride. Because of our self-centeredness and countless imperfections we fall far short of this ideal relationship. Nevertheless God has stated that the husband is the head of his wife. The more perfectly this relationship is established in the home, the more godliness and peace we are able to obtain.

Whenever the husband forfeits his role, allowing himself to be dominated by his wife, both individuals suffer. The Holy Spirit will help the husband as he attempts to become the head of his wife. The Holy Spirit will help the wife as she accepts what God has stated concerning the line of authority in the home. Both people will profit from the effort made to obey the will of God.