21ST CENTURY “SUBMISSION” FOR WIVES- BY JIMMY EVANS

The concept of submission in marriage has been misused and misunderstood, leading many Christian couples to avoid the topic altogether. However, the Bible outlines a beautiful picture of marital submission that is essential for a thriving marriage.

Firstly, submission is a mutual condition of the heart. In Ephesians 5:21, Paul tells husbands and wives to submit to each other out of reverence for Christ. This means that both partners come together on equal ground, choosing to serve and sacrifice for each other.

Secondly, submission is rooted in trust. Paul tells wives to submit to their husbands as the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the church (Ephesians 5:23). However, this doesn't mean that husbands have license to control or be cruel to their wives. Instead, it means that husbands are called to protect and guide their wives, and wives are called to trust them to do so.

Thirdly, marital submission requires respect. Paul ends Ephesians 5 by telling wives to respect their husbands and husbands to love their wives as themselves. This means that wives should choose to respect their husbands, even when it's hard, and husbands should choose to love their wives, even when they don't feel like it.

So, how can we practically submit to and show respect to our husbands on a daily basis? Here are a few ways:

1.Consult with your husband before making plans

2. Thank him for the things he does for you and your family

3. Encourage his spiritual growth and leadership

4. Tell him that he's "the man" and show him respect through words and actions

Remember, healthy marital submission starts with individually submitting to the Lord and mutually submitting to each other. When we practice submission within these Biblical boundaries, our marriages will be stronger and our homes will be happier.

BLESSINGS

JIMMY EVANS 

- America