Paul instructs, “Wives, submit to your own husband, as to the Lord (or 'as is fitting in the Lord'), for the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church.” (Ephesians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:18). Isn't this such a strong word, 'submit'? Even more so, for wives to submit in EVERYTHING to their husbands (Ephesians 5:24)? Isn't it unfair for the bride to rely on her groom for final decisions? It sounds unfair, isn't it! Actually, I think what makes it unfair is that the role of the husband is not emphasized strong enough. True, the Bible describes husband as the head of the wife, but that's not the commandment! Paul instructs, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR HER!” (Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19). This is what husbands are called for! Not to simply lead the household, but even more so, to love their wives, even to the point of sacrificial love! Men, are we ready to die for our wife (or future wife) if needed be? Are we ready to endure pain to rescue our wife, as how Christ suffered in the cross to rescue us from our sins? Are we ready to defend our wife, as how Christ defended the the truth for the church? Are we ready to be servants to our wife, as how Christ served the church? If not, why else do we marry? Monday, November 17, 2008
Wives Submit to Their Husbands; What About the Husbands to Their Wives?
Paul instructs, “Wives, submit to your own husband, as to the Lord (or 'as is fitting in the Lord'), for the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church.” (Ephesians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:18). Isn't this such a strong word, 'submit'? Even more so, for wives to submit in EVERYTHING to their husbands (Ephesians 5:24)? Isn't it unfair for the bride to rely on her groom for final decisions? It sounds unfair, isn't it! Actually, I think what makes it unfair is that the role of the husband is not emphasized strong enough. True, the Bible describes husband as the head of the wife, but that's not the commandment! Paul instructs, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR HER!” (Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19). This is what husbands are called for! Not to simply lead the household, but even more so, to love their wives, even to the point of sacrificial love! Men, are we ready to die for our wife (or future wife) if needed be? Are we ready to endure pain to rescue our wife, as how Christ suffered in the cross to rescue us from our sins? Are we ready to defend our wife, as how Christ defended the the truth for the church? Are we ready to be servants to our wife, as how Christ served the church? If not, why else do we marry?
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This is our highest calling as men who are called to be married to be just as Christ. I also don't think people fully realize how tall in magnitude of an order this is for guys or give enough credit to godly wives who can submit to a sinful by nature husband. W/O God it's impossible and that's why this doesn't make sense to the world. But what a pleasing sight it is to God by those who strive and live by His standards. Thanks a lot Mike!
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