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 as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it,
4 Fathers, do not make your children angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
7 In a similar way, you husbands must live with your wives in an understanding manner, as with a most delicate vessel. Honor them as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing may 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.
8 If anyone does not take care of his own relatives, especially his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
10 While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."
23 Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.
2 Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, a lover of strangers, and teachable.3 He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or a lover of money.4 He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.
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 Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
18 Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.