2006-12-17 11:20:40 · 18 answers · asked by zyzzy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to the Bible, women are to submit to their husbands. At the same time, husbands are to love their wives. This means that the husband has the final word and the responsibility of leading the family. The husband, by loving his wife, should fulfill her needs and desires, and respect her opinions as long as that doesn't jeopardize the marriage in any way. Although she submits to him, that doesn't mean he can command her to do any unreasonable things. When each partner puts their mate's happiness before their own, this arrangement acts as an equal partnership.
2006-12-17 11:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
To the extent that he loves her first, unselfishly, completely and wouldn't ask anything of her he isn't willing to do himself. Why? Because Christ loved the church and gave his life for it and that's how the husband is to love his wife. When he makes decisions, he should ask for her input. She is his helpmate after all and a woman uses intuition more and the man uses intellect more in their approach to life. Both are to be protectors of the home with the common goal of glorifying God by their union which is to reflect the love of Christ for his bride. If he disagrees, he should prayerfully do what his heart leads him to do and she must submit to that and support him. If he defiles the marriage bed, he's no longer a Christian. Basically, a helpmate is not a door-mat and when both are considered equal at the foot of the cross and give deference to one another and want Christ's will above their own, there is unity, harmony,love, peace and honour. You'll never see a man who loves God dishonor his own body and that is how he is to honor his wife like she was part of his body. Most guys don't deny their own physical needs. A three-fold cord is not easily broken. If one is dwelling with an unbeliever and they are not committing adultery and are pleased to dwell with you, you stay with them and they might be led to Christ. He has the greater responsibility that comes with being the head of the home and the protection that comes with submitting to the head is not different from submitting to Christ because Christ is His boss. The Roman centurian understood this idea of being both under authority and having those under his authority. Everyone has their place to make it work well.
2006-12-18 23:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Women are equal to men, even under the bounds of marriage. Women are supposed to submit to men which is totally great. However men are supposed to love their wives. So, the relationship between men and women, biblically, is not the same yet equal.
2006-12-17 19:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa C 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We are all the same. Men and women are equal. Anyway, we all say this world is run by men and it is physically. Women make all the mental decisions. Thus, women are actually more powerful than men. Still when it comes down to it we both balance each other out. After all, the Ying Yang symbol is more than just some symbol for kid's temporary tattoos.
2006-12-17 19:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by weism 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Wives should submit to their husband's authority. The husband is the head of the house, and so he has the final say in decisions. A wise husband will listen to his wife and do his best to implement her needs and wants into his decision, however, he has the final say. This isn't bc the husband is right and the wife is wrong, but bc there needs to be order in the house. If they each have equal authority, then fights could occur much more frequently and last a lot longer, raising the stress of each member of the family, both child and adult.
God made man the head of the family bc the masculine nature is proactive, it pursues. A man living out his masculine nature in this way will be more proactive in work, for instance, resulting in a better job and the man being more likely to be promoted due to his nature driving him to excel at work. The man's responsibility is to lead and teach his family to live godly lives and to do what God wants him to. His wife is there to support and encourage him in this, and he, in turn, should love and care for her.
2006-12-17 19:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by STEPHEN J 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
in my household we discuss things through with ne another we both put in put to the situation but my husband has the lat say as he is the head of our house doesnt mean we dont also do things my way cos a lot of the time we do....
my husband doesnt get emotional like me and some decisions i make are based on emotion rather then sense lol so thats why things are like that but i am not under my husband i am very much by his side at all times. comprimise is the key.
Remeber behind every great man there is a great woman
2006-12-17 19:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Its a side by side relationship. Ephesians says; Husbands love your wives even as Christ aslo loved the church and gave himself for it.
Its a two-way sacrifical street, they walk together.
It is true that the husband is the "head" of the woman, even as Christ is the "head" of the Church. The wife is to be cherished just as Adam proclaimed in Eve... Bone of my bone flesh of my flesh. There are a few, but not many who would dishornor or disrespect his own flesh.
Beside, in a Woman, and a Relationship of Marriage, man, gets his rib back!
2006-12-17 19:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by n_007pen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Men and women are to submit one to another in love according to the scriptures. But the husband has the leadership role in the marraige. Men and women are equally loved, just with different roles.
2006-12-17 19:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
God gave the husband the role "head of the household". We are his helpmate. We should be submissive but not a doormat.
2006-12-17 19:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by cswint2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Men and women are equal.
2006-12-17 19:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋