#63 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man Loves His Wife as Christ Loved the Church

We continue our examination of the 10 elements of a godly man by focusing on Element 5: a godly man loves his wife as Christ loved the church. • Recap of Elements 1-4: surrender to Christ, selflessness, striving for holiness, and repentance • Element 5 focuses on Ephesians 5:22-33, instructing husbands to love wives sacrificially • Christ didn't withhold His sacrifice due to our sinfulness, so husbands shouldn't withhold love • True sacrificial love isn't about one heroic moment but consistent daily sacrifice • Our first responsibility after God is to our wives—not jobs, friends, hobbies or even children • Marriage is designed to help us understand Christ's sacrifice for the church • Satan fights hardest against marriage because it illustrates Christ's love for His bride • Suggestion to read Ephesians 5 daily to internalize this principle of godly manhood Share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com