Throughout history, wives have always been subject to more restrictive taboos than husbands, rooted in the concept of marital fidelity and the protection of lineage and inheritance. [1] Leaving wives and family for the sake of the kingdom is necessary for true discipleship. [2] A wife's qualifications were based on her ability to work hard and bear children, with added value if she had borne a child before marriage. [3] Even in primitive societies, husbands could escape punishment for killing their wives if they had paid for them. [4]