The place of a wife is in submission to her husband's rule? Who believes this?? What religion are you?

Question

Why do you believe it?

Answer 1

Colossians 3:18-19 reads, "Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them." Ephesians 5:22-29 (excerpts) says, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church...(25), Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her... husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies..."

The passages on submission and headship in the Bible (Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3) emphasize the importance of love, consideration and respect between spouses. In this context, it is always important to note that power and control should not characterize the marriage relationship.

Headship" means that God has called the man to lead his home—and will therefore hold him personally responsible for what goes on in his home. The emphasis is on responsibility and accountability, not on authority and power.”

There are times when a wife cannot submit when it means relinquishing God's standards or means giving up her safety in the case of domestic violence. Sarah told Abraham to get rid of Hagar (his other wife/concubine) and God backed her up saying to Abraham “do what she told you.” Yes, there are instances where wives stood up for what is right and did not submit. Yet, in 1 Peter 3 it says that Sarah obeyed Abraham in everything.

Submission is a word which can be described/defined as “willing conciliation.” That means that the wife should be "willing," not coerced. Wives are to respect their husbands. Husbands are to be considerate of their wives. Both partners should be willing to “put the other’s interests above his/her own” as Philippians 2 describes. The woman should be willing to submit to her husband not be unwilling or forced. The man should be a loving, servant leader – accountable and responsible to God and his family. A loving leader leads –doesn’t manipulate or pressure. A submitter doesn’t "take over."

Answer 2

omg what planet are you from.

When it comes to Christians....the man is suppose to love his wife as Christ loved the church. That is a huge th ing to do....it also says a man to be submissive to wife. It is a two way thing. Submission doesn't mean giving in to, but giving to and getting in return.....as it should be.

We put too much of a negative connotation on the word submission.

I think it means to give of yourself to another person.

Answer 3

The Man and Woman are twin halves of the same Person.
Both are equal and both deserve fair and just treatment. The woman is not a slave. Man comes from Woman's loins, so She is Divine as She is The Creatress.

Answer 4

I believe that a Relationship is Equal I give 50 she gives 50.

I have no religious connection.

Answer 5

People who exist in a D/s relationship would agree with that to an extent. That lifestyle is individual. It's what two people agree on that works for them. Her submission is a gift she choses to give to him. They set their limits.

Answer 6

I would be surprised if anyone believed this, or if they did fessed up. I definitely do not believe this, as my religion (Mormon) teaches that man and woman are equals in all things. It's a shame if people do believe this.

Answer 7

I'm thinking "good luck with that in my family." We were all raised very strong. And the men marry strong women who believe in equality.

Answer 8

I believe it. I'm a theist. I believe it because its the natural order of things.

Answer 9

I am christian and I believe that everything should be mutual! Jesus said that! Equal!