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, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.
Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry. Instead, raise them with Christian discipline and instruction.
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
In the same way you husbands must live with your wives with the proper understanding that they are more delicate than you. Treat them with respect, because they also will receive, together with you, God’s gift of life. Do this so that nothing will interfere with 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 if any do not take care of their relatives, especially the members of their own family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.
While we were with you, we used to tell you, "Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat."
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.
A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach; he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money; he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect.
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.
Final Words
Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong.
I have chosen him in order that he may command his sons and his descendants to obey me and to do what is right and just. If they do, I will do everything for him that I have promised."
Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit.