Exodus 21:9 And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

Once we have placed our faith the Jesus Christ the Father betroths us to Him and treats us after the manner of daughters. 

Before we get all gender biased here allow me to quote you one more line of scripture.

Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

We are all alike and treated equally, What is the manner of daughters?

In the former period the daughter had no appreciable legal rights; she was merely a member of her father’s household, and as such was, in common with the other members of the household, subject to the power of her father, who was accountable to no one for his treatment of her. (Jewish Encyclopedia)

The daughter owned nothing and was adorned at the will of the Father.

The second matter at hand is that while the betrothed is referred to as “the bride”, we are not the wife until after the wedding. We aren’t there yet. The son’s responsibility was to prepare a home for His bride but only the Father could make a determination for when the wedding was to take place. The custom of this time was that the Son was required to be separated from His betrothed.

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Until that day we are being prepared to receive our betrothed.

1 Corinthians 3:2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready,

Luke 12:47 And that servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating.

Well that is harsh. Most warnings are harsh, so pay close attention.

Who is preparing you?