Wisdom for a Happy Marriage

The wisdom for wives and husbands contained in this passage is very countercultural and difficult for modern ears to hear. But the counsel contained here is profoundly helpful for enjoying a happy, healthy, and fruitful marriage. Peter instructs wives in gentle, pure, humble submission to their husband’s authority while calling husbands to live with their wives in a way that honors and cherishes their femininity. The result of obedience to God’s word in this area is a beautiful display of life under the wisdom of God.