read this:
" Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the Word they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverance of your lives"
The reason why I post this is because I recently ask a question about submitting to my non-Christian husband and got a few responses that said if he was not a Christian then I did not have to submit to him and I think that people should be aware of what the bible has to say on this subject.
Any comments?
2006-10-12 07:29:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry. This verse is 1 Peter 3: 1-3
2006-10-12 07:31:39 · update #1
2nd answerer did you read the verse? It clearly says that you do.
2006-10-12 07:32:24 · update #2
No one is getting my point. I was not asking for advice. I was letting you all know that if Christian women think they do not have to submit if their husband is not Christian, they do. It clearly says so in the bible. Did any body read the verse? Plus if the husband wants the wife to do something that is ungodly the woman has to follow God's laws first.
2006-10-12 07:49:10 · update #3
It seems to me the wording of your question was a little hard to follow at the first reading, but after rereading it I understand what you are saying. You are correct ,we are to submit to our husbands unless he is asking you do do something that God has forbidden, but clearly we are to submit to him and not preach at him either, nor should we nag them etc.
2006-10-12 08:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by candi_k7 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I will put this to you as simple as I can. If hes not Christian and shows no interest in becoming Christian. Then I suggest you leave him. If the guy says hes Christian but doesnt put Jesus first. Just uses the title as an image thing. Then you do not have to submit to him either. The man needs to be living a Godly life or least try to. No ones perfect. However he would have to treat you with respect and lead is family in a Godly way. If he doesnt walk the walk and talk the talk then he is dishonoring the wife and the kids and therefore you dont have to submit to him.
2006-10-12 07:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What if you're husbands a devil worshiper and tells you to go chop up little babies? Would you submit to him then?
Evil men will use this against you. They know you will submit in God's name, so they will make you do all sort of evil things while say " you'll go to hell if you don't ".
That's what I don't like about all this religious dogma that has nothing to do with the 10 commandments. There are ten rules. 2 stone tablets. 1st and 2nd draft written by God in His own hand. There it is, that's it. If it breaks any of these, it's bad. no exceptions.
2006-10-12 07:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is a mutual covenant where one person does this and the other person does that.
Since marriage is a permanent state in life, each partner is responsible for holding up their end.
If you can't agree on religion, perhaps you can agree on the other important things you have in common.
2006-10-12 08:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sine you're patently no longer Christian, then why are you so keen on how they interpret their very own holy e book, or what they suspect? popular feminist: nagging administration freak who's continually attempting to boss human beings around.
2016-10-19 06:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough one. If you love him you can submit, but I would try to convert him. Not force him though. Let him do it on his own. Help him see the light. If you come across any issues that have to do with moreal and ethics, I would definitly put my foot down. Personally, I could not marry him if he did believe. I would give it consideration if he maybe did.
2006-10-12 07:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by j.tech_77 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It really depends on what YOU think is right. I personally enjoy having equal say in what goes on in the household, but I know that doesn't work for everyone. Best of luck in finding it in your heart to make the choice you feel most comfortable with.
2006-10-12 07:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Rich 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES, If the woman knew that he was not a christian, why did she marry him?? If the woman does not submit to him, then the marriage should be null and void and would be annulled in some states in the USA!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-12 07:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Submissive to the point that it does not go against God's word.
2006-10-12 07:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marriage should be equal. That kind of attitude creates a sorry excuse for domestic violence and marital rape.
2006-10-12 07:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Allison L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋