Dear Vision Forum:

A Sister (edited for content and anonymity)

Dear Sister:

Scripture says much about the importance of a Christian woman winning her husband through obedience and a sweet spirit. This is the subject of my tape series, The Wise Women’s Guide to Blessing Her Husband’s Vision.

My initial advice is to devote yourself to prayer. Next, make a humble and sweet appeal to your husband. If he rejects your appeal, you must honor him by receiving and obeying his instruction. The only exception to this would be if he asks you to do something which is contrary to the moral law of God, in which case you must graciously and humbly disobey. Unless there is a legitimate basis for you to conclude that his dress standards are not merely contrary to your preference, or even what you believe to be wise, but downright immoral, you must honor his desires. If there is a question about whether an action is moral or immoral (i.e., contrary to the moral law of God), then I recommend you both devote yourself to Bible study and seek the counsel of the elders in your local assembly. No matter what, do not forget that God can bring about a supernatural solution to your human problem.

Blessings, Doug