"Her husband may confirm or nullify any vow she makes or any sworn pledge to deny herself." Numbers 30:13
The Lord established a man's authority and responsibility in relation to his wife and daughter. God said, a man had the authority to nullify a vow when he heard about it. He was also responsible for her guilt if he confirmed it in silence and later nullified it.
Isn't it interesting how gender alone brings unique stresses and strains? How can a man carry the weight? How especially can he carry it in a society that no longer equips him for the responsibility?
We live in a world where gender roles have been confused. Little boys are raised to see that women are not just partners, but co-breadwinners and oftentimes the head of the house. No wonder too many man check out of marriage. No wonder more and more men and women feel they don't need the opposite sex.
Lord, we need Your help. Help us to understand what You intended - not to disrespect the role of either a man or a woman, but to equip us as only You can.
Father, help me to carry the weight.