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NASB | Ephesians 5:24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives should be subject to their husbands in everything [respecting both their position as protector and their responsibility to God as head of the house]. |
Bible Question: Angel, thank you for the response. Yes it would be ideal that Christian husbands always do what they are supposed to do, (thus making it very easy to submit) but unfortunately they don't. If a Christian husband is not as mature a Christian as the wife they may not see error in some things that the wife would ....for example bankruptcy, or simple things like taking little things from work....or gambling....or movies that are violent...etc. When should a wife make a stand...when not? A couple could disagree all the time if the wife called him on every sin and refused to submit because it did not meet her standard of obedience to the Lord. Scripturally, is the man responsible for involving his wife in sin? |
Bible Answer: "When should a wife make a stand...when not? A couple could disagree all the time if the wife called him on every sin and refused to submit because it did not meet her standard of obedience to the Lord." Hi, lagunatick! Here's when: But Peter and John answered them, "You yourselves judge which is right in God's sight--to obey you or to obey God. (Acts 4:19) This passage is very clear: we either choose to obey God or not! You are in a difficult position (being female and the more spiritually mature Christian...); my first recomendation is PRAYER! Bring your case to the Judge, explain to Him with detail how much it hurts you to feel this tug of war (for our battle is a spiritual one): wanting to simultaneously please your spouse and God. You are also in the perfect position to bring your husband to the Lord. Teaching, through patience and love, the error of denying God (refusing to obey his commandments). Get involved in Bible Study; no sermons! The worst thing to do is to preach hell's damnation to those who are wavering! Be strong in your conviction and refuse to share in on the spoils of his rebellion! If it is posible get involved in Church activities; perhaps your husband has talents or abilities that can benefit the congregation or the needy in your community (tax preparation, technical/computer skills, etc.); he may need to involve himself in something other than his job. "Scripturally, is the man responsible for involving his wife in sin?" What do you think?: Eve took the bait, sucked at the test then passed the failure on to Adam; who did God reproved? Adam! Paul has this take on Christian responsibility: My friedns, if someone is caught i any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too. (Galatians 6:1) Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ. (Ephesians 5:21) There's a direct relationship between Jesus and the Church and a husban and his wife (Ephesians 5:21-33): the Church is obedient to Christ as the wife is obedient to the husband. Christ gave his life for the Church as the husband is commanded to give his life for his wife! But if your husband is not mature in the Faith, he may not wish to own up to his responsibilities. You must act, for both your sake and his! PRAYER! Do you think you husband might be willing to get family counseling? (Christian of course!) Work on that and PRAY some more! God Bless! Angel |