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.
Husbands, you should love your wives in the same way as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it.
Fathers, don’t make your children mad, but look after them by disciplining them and instructing them about God.
You married men, love your wives and don’t treat them badly.
Husbands, in just the same way, be considerate to your wives as you live together with them. Though she may not be as strong as you are, you should honor her since she will inherit equally with you God’s gift of life. Make sure to do this so nothing will get in the way of your prayers.
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.
But those who don’t look after their relatives, especially their own family, have denied their beliefs, and are worse than those who don’t believe.
Even while we were with you we gave strict instructions that anybody who didn’t want to work shouldn’t eat.
Do whatever you do really well, as if you’re doing it for God, and not for people,
An elder must be above reproach, married to one wife, self-controlled, well-balanced, sensible, hospitable, and able to teach. He should be someone who doesn’t get drunk or become violent, but is gentle, and is not argumentative or greedy for money. He must handle his own family well. His children must respect what he tells them to do.
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.
Stay alert. Stand firm in your trust in God. Take courage. Be strong.
I’ve chosen him so that he will teach his sons and their families to follow the way of the Lord by doing what is right and good, so that I, the Lord, can do for Abraham what I promised."
Don’t get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit.