Stuart Scott's The Exemplary Husband is available on Amazon, here.
This is as good a text on a husband’s
responsibility in marriage as I have ever read. It is divided into
four major parts, each part making an important contribution to the
whole. He alliterates the part titles, something I’m not in favor
of as it tends to produce strained points. But his aren’t too bad.
Part One deals with “A Husband’s Recognitions” and covers the
basics of the Gospel, spiritual life, and marriage. Part Two, “A
Husband’s Responsibilities,” cover the fundamental
responsibilities that a husband has in marriage, making the worship
of Christ first priority, then love, leadership, physical intimacy
and stewardship. “A Husband’s Resolves” are next, which Scott
identifies as humility and service, sensitivity, helping your wife
deal with sin, communications, and conflict resolution. The final
part has to do with “A Husband’s Regrets,” anger, anxiety and
fear, and lust.
Scott does a great job with each of
these, lays an adequate biblical foundation, provides examples, and
then provides practical tips for putting each point into practice. He
covers vitally important marriage skills, like repentance/confession,
and forgiveness with biblical faithfulness.
About the only place I have some
disagreement is in his understanding of what it means for love to
“cover” sin, and I don't see this as a major issue.
This is an terrific resource that
can be used on its own, or in a group or counseling setting. With
this volume you have gathered in one place a biblical toolbox for men.
It’s an outstanding book.
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