Christian Women, what are your beliefs on this issue?

Question

What is your view of passages like Ephesians 5 in the Bible (roles of men and women)? I am confident in my own beliefs, but I'm curious as to how many Christian women believe what on this -- i.e., that teaching was just from the culture at the time, the Bible is flawed or mistranslated, submission is completely mutual V.S. women and men do have different roles, it wasn't just cultural, the Bible is perfect.

Brett A, I'm just trying to get more people's opinions. I asked first last night when not many people were on answers.

Brett A, I'm just trying to get more people's opinions. I asked first last night when not many people were on answers.

Brett A, I'm just trying to get more people's opinions. I asked first last night when not many people were on answers.

Ummm... YA is doing weird stuff. I didn't mean to post that 3 times.

Answer 1

Bible is beneficial, such arrangement is for the good not only of the marriage but the family as a whole.

In our mutual best interests, then, the Scriptures advise: “Be in subjection to one another in fear of Christ.” Accord each other loving mutual respect; neither hinder nor compete. The text continues: “Let wives be in subjection to their husbands as to the Lord, because a husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation.”—Ephesians 5:21-23.

The Greek word used by Paul at Ephesians 5:21, 22 implies subjecting oneself, not being forced into subjection. And the subjection is for the Lord’s sake, not just for the harmony of the marriage. Christ’s anointed congregation subjects itself voluntarily, joyfully to Christ. When a wife does the same for her husband, then the marriage will very likely be happy and successful.

The Scriptures also state: “Let each [husband] so love his wife as he does himself,” unstintingly. (Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:7) The husband should keep in mind that he too should be in subjection to his head, for the Bible states: “The head of every man is the Christ.” Yes, the man should be subject to the teachings of Christ. Christ, in turn, is in subjection to his head: “The head of the Christ is God.” Thus, everybody except Jehovah has a head. And even he binds himself to his own laws.—1 Corinthians 11:3; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18.

Christian subjection is balanced and beneficial to both sexes. It brings to marriage the harmony and the contentment that only our loving Creator can provide.—Philippians 4:7.

Answer 2

I believe that God knows that it is important in a marriage that one person has the final say. As man was the first created, that role was given to him. However, this does not mean that women are to be slaves. That is not what submissive means.

Submissiveness is a showing of respect for their husband as the spiritual guide for the family. He has a tremendously difficult and important role to fill according to the New Testament. He must think of the woman's needs before his own. That is a pretty tough thing to do...to always consider the other person first. Quite frankly, if my husband always thought of me first I would be more than happy to have him have the final say over things just as I am more than happy to have God have the final say over things.

I think we have to take the teachings from both areas of the Bible in order to properly understand what our roles are to be. The culture of the time did have an effect certainly as to how the text was written and interpreted.

Answer 3

I wish you had included the verse you are talking about. I think I know what you seem to be talking about so I'll take a stab at it. The one that says "wives submit to your husbands.... husbands, love your wives." etc. The man is the head of the household as ordained by God. God made the man the way He made them.
God is omniscient so His great word would span all time.
You seem to be trying to make this into a feminist issue and it's just not. God knows what He's talking about.
I have heard this passage spoken about on the radio, the Dobson show on Focus on the Family- quite often actually. Google focus on the family if you're interested-- and not just trying to kick up dust...

Answer 4

keep in mind, God did not write the Bible, he inspired guy to position in writing it. at the same time as that's His be conscious, it became written down by guy (then translated by guy) issues on the on the spot were so different that some issues were only assumed which aren't any more assumed now. (for instance 100 years in the past someone writes that a guy is gay, that meant he became satisfied, imagine how different different issues would were 2000 years in the past) Plus keep in mind this letter (All of Ephesians) became a letter Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus. It became written to an exceedingly certain team of persons, i'm constructive there is context in that too.

Answer 5

I think it is great. The men are commanded to love their wives and treat them well. And a man who loves the Lord will treat his wife well. The man and woman are one flesh and he does not own her. He can not hurt her or be mean to her. The woman being submitted means that the husband gets the final say. So if the husband wants to go to the park with the family and the wife wants to go shopping with the family, he takes her suggestion in consideration and he has the final say so and there is no fight about it. Now if he rather take his family to a rated R violent movie, the mom can say no because what he is doing is wrong and not fitting unto the Lord. They are both still under God who wants us to love one another.

Answer 6

I used to think differently till I let myself follow the Bible and gave more power to my husband. He appreciated me more because I was showing respect and confidence in him. If you give a little you get a little. Too many people take it to extreme though when they hear the role of woman verse man and think its terrible. It doesn't mean that she is a slave or can not have a say in family decisions but ultimately responsibility rests on the husband and I'm glad that's not a stress I have to deal with.

Answer 7

A wife is to submit to her husband and I have
no problem with that
Yes we are to submit to our husbands

Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands
as to the Lord

And yes it does apply to women in todays world as well
and the bible is correct about this
And my husband he would be the head of me his wife

We are as women to submit to submit to our husbands
in everything Ephesians 5:24
Not just the culture back then but our culture today

Answer 8

If someone has a problem with subjection or submission, that says a lot about hteir character or lack thereof. We all have to listen and obey someone. Even if people don't believe in God, you are still subjective to someone who does. So submit your will to the Lord, allow Jesus Christ to come into your heart and stop fighting truth and accept it!

Be blessed!!

Answer 9

Surely, this passage is mistranslated, both husband and wife supposed to be submissive. And being submissive doesn't mean a slave on hands and knees. It means to love, honour, respect and love.

Answer 10

I don't have a problem with it. God knew what He was doing and we have certain roles, men are the leader in the house/home and women are to be submissive to our husbands. We are also not to assert our authority over men and not be preachers.