The Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley
Week 9: Chapter 8 — Marriage: How Can I Be a Better Husband?
Read Chapter 8 of The Man in the Mirror. Key passages: Ephesians 5:25–33; 1 Peter 3:7; Proverbs 31:10–11.
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Morley writes with unusual candor about the ways men fail their wives — not usually through dramatic betrayal, but through neglect, emotional unavailability, and misplaced priorities.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Morley opens this chapter with the observation that many men invest more energy in their careers than in their marriages, and are more surprised by the breakdown of the latter than the former. How much intentional effort are you putting into your marriage right now?
2.Ephesians 5:25 calls husbands to love their wives 'as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.' In what specific, concrete ways does your love for your wife look like sacrifice — giving up your preferences, time, comfort, or agenda for her good?
3.Morley identifies several common ways men fail as husbands — emotional distance, poor communication, and failing to lead spiritually. Which of these resonates most honestly with your own experience?
a.What has that cost your wife?
b.What has it cost you?