We are committed to husbands, wives, and children fulfilling their biblical roles in the family and in the church (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 78:1-9, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, 1 Timothy 2:11-15).
MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #3
MBC Core Value #2
Instructions To The Family
1. The Role Of Wives Is To Submit With Respect -Vs. 18
This does not communicate value but rank
Ephesians 5:22, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1
2. The Role Of Husbands Is to Lead With Love - Vs. 19
Positive Command - Love your wife
Negative Command - Do not be embittered
Ephesians 5:25-26, 1 Peter 3:7
3. The Role Of Children Is To Respond With Obedience - Vs. 20
Ephesians 6:1-3, Exodus 20:12, 21:15-17, Deuteronomy 21:18-21
4. The Role Of Parents Is to Shepherd With Gentleness - Vs. 21