1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

There are, of course, ways in which men are typically weaker than women. Physically, however, men are usually stronger than their wives, thus rendering their womenfolk vulnerable. This physical advantage must never be abused. Whatever edge either partner has, it must be used to serve – not put down – the other. That’s what love is all about, and God is all about love.

Gender differences must be respected and never abused or it could stop one’s prayers from being answered. Nevertheless, each gender is heir to an equal spiritual inheritance:

Galatians 3:28 There is neither  . . . male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Taken from Gender in the Bible

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