How can a wife submit to her husband and a husband understand his wife without resenting one another? Peter answers that question in 1 Peter 3:8-12.
The first principle to successful marriage is for both husband and wife to be of one mind, having compassion for one another? (1 peter 3:8). Secondly we are to be tenderhearted toward our mate and always treat them with courtesy (1 Peter 3:8). Thirdly we are never to "return evil for evil or reviling for reviling" (1 Peter 3:9). Fourthly we are to always bless our mate, knowing that we are called to inherit a blessing from God (1 Peter 3:9).
The result of holding our tongues, refusing to be deceptive, seeking peace is to have our Lord hear our prayers. If we refuse to follow these principles, the face of the Lord will be set against us (1 Peter 3:9-12).
