Men and women are created differently (male and female), and are called to have families Genesis 1:26-28. If we don't know how to operate, uniquely, as male or female, we will not do well. Why?
Being faithful to your role as a man or woman—in your home and work life—is essential for your growth. The Bible prioritizes obedience in the home/work life as well as obedience regarding more personal sin issues Colossians 3:18-21.
Read/study this section especially if you're male:
Obedience as a Male:
As a Man in General / or a Single Man:
Be diligent to work, to avoid sin. You need to prioritize tiring yourself out, every day, from some kind of work. Without work, as a man, sin will only grow Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:17-19, 2 Samuel 11:1-4. But diligence protects a man from sin, and it brings growth 2 Peter 1:5-10.
Lead as the Head of Your Own Life:
Men are called to be heads Numbers 7:2. Before you're married, work on leading your own life and household by taking good care of yourself, your finances, and keeping everything in good order 1 Timothy 5:8.
As a Married Man:
Lead as the Head of your Wife Ephesians 5:23. Being a leader means:
- Set an example of faith and godly living 1 Peter 5:3.
- Provide authority and direction for your wife and family through decisions and teaching from the Word Genesis 18:19.
Love/Serve as a Husband:
- Sacrifice yourself for the wellbeing of your wife and family Ephesians 5:25, and love your wife as your own body Ephesians 5:28-29. This means do for your wife what is healthy and edifying for her, just as you would do what is healthy for your body.
- Prefer your family's needs before your wants Galatians 5:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:10.
- Be gentle and understanding to your wife 1 Peter 3:7.
- Respect and yield to your wife's requests in her management of the home 1 Timothy 5:14. Your wife is the manager of your home, so she should be in charge of keeping the home environment organized. Honor what she asks of you, to help her in keeping the home organized.
Discipline as a Father:
Lead in bringing correction and discipline to your children Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 3:11-12. It is most effective for children to be disciplined by their father, rather than by their mother.