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 The husbands, love you the wives of yourselves, even as also the Anointed loved the congregation, and himself delivered up on behalf of her,
4 and the fathers, not irritate you the children of you, but bring you up them in disciples and instruction of Lord.
19 The husbands, love you the wives, and not be you embittered against them. Colossians
7 The husbands like manner, dwelling with according to knowledge as a weaker vessel with the female, bestowing honor as also being jointheirs of gracious gift of life, in order that not to be hindered the prayers of you.
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 If but any one for those of own, and especially of the household, not provides, the faith has denied, and is an unbeliever worse.
10 Indeed for, when we were with you, this we announced to you, that if any one not wishes to work, neither let him eat.
23 and every thing, whatever you may do, from soul work you, as to the Lord and not to men.
2 It behooves then the overseer unblamable to be, of one wife a husband, vigilant, sedate, orderly, hospitable, fit to teach;3 not a wine drinker, not a striker, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;4 of the own house well presiding, children having in subjection with all dignity;
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 you firm in the faith, be you manly, be you strong;
18 And not be you drunk with wine, in which is profligacy, but be you filled with spirit,