“Scripture is clear that the Lord designed men to lead.
They are called to be the heads of their families (1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:22–24). They are given the leadership of the church (1 Timothy 2:11–14; 3:1–2). They are expected to fill positions of leadership in a society (Exodus 18:21; Deuteronomy 17:14–17; Isaiah 3:12).
In marriage they are to be as Christ is to the church: provider, protector, and head (Ephesians 5:22–24). Thus, Jesus becomes the perfect role model for the husband as leader of his family. Wives are no more to be co-providers and co-protectors with their husbands than the church is to have such joint roles with Christ. The wife is to flourish under her husband’s provision and protection. That is God’s ordained pattern.
Leadership is perhaps the foremost distinguishing feature of masculinity. Both the leadership role men are called to and the qualities necessary to fulfil that role are integral to biblical manliness. While there is certainly variation in ability, God created men to be leaders in some capacity. Therefore, men ought to strive after the characteristics that make for a godly leader.”
- Dr. John MacArthur, “The Essentials of Biblical Masculinity: Leadership”.
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