Based on 1 Peter 3:7, Step 3 of “Exercise Submissions Power” shifts to consider the husband’s responsibility. He should submit “in the same way” as demonstrated by Christ’s example (Mark 14:36, 1 Peter 2:21). Moreover, a husband should live understandingly with his wife, admiring and respecting her. That’s a tall order!Is there a universal symbol for submission? Umbrella? A white flag? Throw in the towel?
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I know a couple with major marital problems and I once talked with the wife about submission thinking that she may consider taking steps to improve her relationship with her husband, and she informed me of her [mis]understanding of the scriptures concerning this. She said that the husband is to love the wife as Christ loves the church, and that if the husband does not do this, and is not walking with the Lord, the wife is not required to be submissive!!!
My attempt to clarify the scriptures went unheeded.
Maybe other women feel this way too. If I were teaching this week, this would be an area I would focus on.
Thank you Ethel for the "heads up". I will use it!
As I've studied more this this, I think it will be good to start the lesson with a short lecture on authorities God has ordained, and on the topic of authority in general.
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