1 Peter 3:5-6 Exposition & Application: How to Trust God in Marriage Without Fear?

1 Peter 3:5-6 calls women to follow the example of holy women from the past, who adorned themselves with trust in God and submission to their husbands. Sarah exemplifies this obedience by respecting Abraham as her leader, as seen in Genesis 18:12, calling him "lord" out of reverence. This passage teaches that submission is an act of faith in God’s design, not based on the husband’s perfection but on trust in God’s sovereignty, as reinforced in Ephesians 5:22. Women are urged to do good and not be hindered by fear, reflecting Proverbs 31:11, which describes the virtuous wife who strengthens her home through trust and faithfulness. This passage challenges wives to trust God, reject fear, and live in humility and obedience, glorifying God in their marriage.