O papel do homem
A Bíblia define o papel do homem na família e na sociedade: líder servidor, provedor fiel, pai presente e marido amoroso, seguindo o exemplo de Cristo.
Marido e pai
O marido deve amar a esposa como Cristo amou a Igreja. O pai é chamado a criar os filhos na disciplina e instrução do Senhor.
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
4 And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
7 Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Provedor e responsável
Quem não cuida dos seus é pior que o descrente. O homem deve trabalhar com diligência e prover para sua família com honra.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;4 One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Caráter e liderança
O homem de Deus é corajoso, íntegro e cheio do Espírito. Ele lidera pelo exemplo e guia sua casa nos caminhos do Senhor.
13 Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;