"For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered." (1 Pet. 3:5-7)

A braid appears to contain only two strands of hair; however, it is impossible to create a braid with only two strands. If the two could be put together at all, they would quickly unravel. Thus, what looks like two strands requires a third, and the third, though not immediately evident, keeps the strands tightly woven.

In a successful and happy marriage, like the third strand in a braid, God's presence (His revelation, law, and will) holds the husband and wife together in a sacred bond.