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Mark – “Why will i waste my time explaining how my marriage works on this blog. It is quite clear that we are never going to agree since our ‘foundations’ are completely different. Practical implications flow from theology”

I agree. But I have never had anyone explain to me the practical “rules” and activities of daily living that entail my leading my wife or having authority over her. If the theology spawns the practical activites, then I think those activities would be at least roughly outlined, if not in scripture, then at least in doctrine. So, maybe you can help me out where no other men have been able.

So Mark, what are the practical, day to day activities that flow from this theology that I am to lead and have authority over my wife? What does Eph 5 exactly tell me I am supposed to do as a husband? What y-chromosome specific skills does the theology inform me that I have that enable me to fulfill my “role”? And if not in Eph 5, then where else in scripture are instructions for me that lead to these practical applications? Really, I want to know. Where does scripture tell me what I’m supposed to do to be a leader and authority in my marriage? I hear the theology of patriarchy loud and clear, but I find little to nothing practical flowing out of it.