 and yet they saw a greater opportunity for these women as well. Adam Clark noted, "...consider that your husband is, by God's appointment, the head of the ruler of the house. Do not, therefore, attempt to usurp his government. For even though he obeys not the word, is not a believer in the Christian doctrine, his rule is not thereby impaired. For Christianity never alters civil relations, and your affectionate, obedient conduct will be the most likely means of convincing him of the truth of the doctrine."