5. Wives​—love and respect your husband

The Bible encourages a wife to respect her husband whether he serves Jehovah or not. Read 1 Peter 3:1, 2, and then discuss these questions:

• If you have an unbelieving husband, doubtless you want him to worship Jehovah. What do you think would be more effective​—constantly preaching to him or displaying good conduct and showing a respectful attitude? Why?

Husbands and wives can make good decisions together. However, at times a wife may disagree with her husband. She may then express her thoughts calmly and respectfully, but she must recognize that Jehovah has given him the responsibility to decide what is best for the family. She should do her best to support his decision. By doing so, she contributes to a happy atmosphere at home. Read 1 Peter 3:3-5, and then discuss this question:

• How does Jehovah feel when a wife shows respect for her husband?

2. What advice does the Bible give to wives?

God’s Word says that a wife “should have deep respect for her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33) How can she do that? She can think about her husband’s good qualities and the efforts he makes to care for her and their children. She can also show respect by supporting the decisions he makes and by speaking kindly to him and about him, even if he is not a believer.