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 also loved the church and gave himself for it;
4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
7 In like manner, ye husbands, dwell according to knowledge with the woman, as the weaker vessel; giving them honour, as being also joint-heirs 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 especially for those of his own family, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
10 For when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance;
2 A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;3 Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;4 Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.
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 ye, stand fast in the faith, acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
18 And be not drunken with wine,