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21 | What's really going on? | 1 Thess 5:18 | XRing | 125106 | ||
I agree with Prayon that as believers, we MUST exercise and walk in great faith, regardless of the circumstances. After all, that's what "walking by faith, and not by sight" means. However, mommapbs brings up an equally valid point in that God's plan and purposes are much higher than what we can know at the time they're unfolding. I mean, Lazarus DIED after being sick... not from a lack of faith, but because it was God's plan that Jesus would raise him in front of many witnesses (including Pharisees), that God would be glorified. I believe exercised and growing faith is vital to all believers in their walk with Jesus Christ. And I believe Jesus Christ is still very much the Master Physician and Healer. His plan may include a season of illness or crisis - but it's for our own good to be sure. Isaiah 38:17 - after King Hezekiah's life was extended, and he had been very close to death, responded: "Indeed it was for my own peace that I had great bitterness; but You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back." Abounding in His grace, XRing |
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22 | Is submission of wives for today? | 1 Pet 3:1 | XRing | 124350 | ||
Joy, I feel your pain and share your confusion if you listen to those who "pick and choose" which scripture is applicable today, and which scripture is somehow null and void due to social or cultural advancements. It's refreshing to know you seek truth - and truth based on God's infallable word. 2 Tim 3:16 - ALL Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is PROFITABLE for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Tim 4:3-4 tells what some choose to do by determining for themselves what from God's word still works today, and what is "outdated." Confusion will always result when this happens. I hope to be able to help - if even a little - with the issue of woman's role as wife. Not to make it too simple, but I want to avoid confusion. Submission to God's will and order is NOT slavery. Jesus was not a SLAVE when He washed His disciples' feet - but He did this humble act as "an example" (John 13:15). I believe confusion may be caused by seeing servitude as slavery. One may be a slave and forced to do much against his/her will, and still have a hardened, prideful heart. The scripture - and Jesus' example in John 13 - directs believers to servitude with humility, and to not esteem others better than ourself (Phil 2:3). The wife is to be called by God to be a "helpmate" for the husband. God's order is for the man to be the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the church. And God commands the husband to love his wife just as Christ loves the church and gave Himself for her (Eph 5:25). Again, this headship of the man is to be in accordance with God's order and plan - not a license for the husband to be a schmuck, or to be commanded by the wife. The wife's submission to the husband is as a co-laborer in the call to serve God - together. That's what Paul is saying all through Ephesians 5:21-33. Another scriptural example I hope may shed some light on this is found in Romans 13:1-3. In context, Paul is speaking about governing govermental authorities - but as you can see in V.2, "whoever resists the authority resists the ordinace of God." Without going into a bunch of detail on the doctrins of individualization of the soul, Rom 13:1 can suffice. "Let every SOUL be subject to governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and authorities that exist are appointed by God." Considering these verses in Rom 13 along side Ephesians 5, we can see a parallel of God's plan for everyone (husband, wife, man, woman - everyone) for submission. (NOT slavery.) "To be subect to" can be translated to mean - to come into, to merge into a larger life, but still maintaining the individualization of the soul, for the greater good and greater performance. This sort of "subjection" would make any marriage a dynamic force for God's kingdom if each party recognized and accepted that Jesus Christ is REALLY "the boss," and we are to first be subject to Him and His word. Then to one another, and then other governing authorities. The "women's lib movement" from back in the late 60's and into the 70's sent a shockwave through out the world that is to this day STILL challenging the validity, truth and "fairness" of God's word. Most women - especially in America and western cultures - are infuriated at the very idea that they are "supposed to be submissive." This is human pride. Nothing more. It doesn't matter if you're male or female when one has a pride-hardened heart and stands defiant against God's word. (This is likely why Rom 12:21 leads directly into Rom 13:1.) I hope this is helping, and not making it more confusing for you, Joy. God's word is the ultimate authority by which we will be judged. The Holy Spirit has given you this "check in your spirit" to prompt you to find His peace for you in His word for you. Submission does not mean slavery. It's the humble and contrite heart that God looks upon with great favor, and raises up. Abounding in His grace, XRing |
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