In general, so as a principle, not as a rule, I will not counsel a man who has not discussed the issue he is coming to me if he has not discussed it with his wife. I believe that the scriptures teach us that the wife is the chief counselor in that man's life. The scripture also teaches that a husband ought to cherish his wife. I believe that entails looking to her as his chief helper and co-heir in Christ. And I also believe that if a man does not cherish his wife in this way, that he is at risk of having his prayers unheard. It is not my place to usurp the wife's role. Now the scripture does at all times teach us to speak to the word of the Lord to each other. It also teaches us to be fathers and brothers, and may we take these roles all the more. But let us not forget how precious and invaluable our wives are and let us encourage each other to uphold them as our chief help-mate in our pursuit of God's vision.
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