Christian Households

Jesus Christ is the defining influence in every household relationship that we have, according to the New Testament. Paul often talks about the roles of various members of households in his writings. Martin Luther called these household instructions the “Haustaflen”, or household instructions. Peter includes these instructions in his first epistle as well. We are admonished to treat others in the household according to their new status in Christ. This pertains to husbands, wives, children, and slaves.