[You can read the passage here]
As was correctly pointed out, the role of submission does not mean a person is inferior in anyway… we are called to submit to one another, submit to the authorities, and just as Christ is one and equal to the Father, our Lord chose to submit to the Father. As such the call to submit to one’s husband should be viewed as a different role responsibility.
Men are to be considerate to their wives and to treat them with respect. In Eph 5:25, they are to love their wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. It is a call, a responsibility not an option. It is agape love, we have to love whether she is lovable or not. Differentiate that to the world view of Eros love.. which is based on feelings, emotions and subject to ups and downs.
Both must play their role in God’s blueprint to enjoy the full blessings that God intended. Even if one of the spouse is an unbeliever as noted in 1Pet 3:1, it will provide some stability in the marriage and may also win over the heart of the unbelieving spouse.
On the issue of abusive spouse, it may be beyond the scope of the passage. The victim should seek temporary shelter and professional help sought. There are trained Christian counselors who are better equipped to tackle such issues.
(prepared by Jit Boon)
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