They are to model submission to Christ, by voluntarily submitting, for Christ's sake, to each other. In closing, I want to state a position I have been lead to as a result of studying these qualifications for several years. I hasten to add . . . It may develop that he will actually lead his family lovingly and gracefully. Let's not rush it.
Time is on our side.
And finally, this paper was initially prepared in Colorado, at the request of a church where I had been invited to help resolve some problems dealing with these issues. It is not offered as the last or final word on the subject, but rather as my current understanding. Tim and his wife Jan celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this year, and enjoy living in Sonoma. They have four grown daughters, three of whom are married.