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NASB | Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless, each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she respects her husband. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:33 However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear]. [1 Pet 3:2] |
Subject: Is reverence feasible? Always? |
Bible Note: I like the second part of the verse about wisdom . . . "and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." All is in vain without knowing Jesus. We should very well FEAR God without Christ! John reminds us that "perfect love casts out fear!" Whom shall we fear? The One who can condemn the soul to eternal death! But thanks be to God for there is NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). As far as the Law goes, when we seek to KNOW the Lord, and listen for His heartbeat, our being will reflect Him more and more and obviously, that will be seen in a life that exemplifies the principles that God has set for for us to live by. Sometimes I wonder if we are seeking the King or seeking the kingdom. Do we seek His Hand or the blessings in it? Living life by the LAW, following Biblical principles will never bring about the abundant life we long for unless we long for the giver of Life as a Bride longs for her husband - the key word is intimacy. No wonder God uses the illustration of marriage to express how He longs to be loved by us, His children. As far as the first couple goes, sir, I beg to differ with you. Regardless of Adam's relative geographical position in the Garden, he was the "Alpha male!" It seems a stretch to me to think that he didn't really know what was happening in his domain. According to Gen 3:12, Adam said to the Lord, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate." - Sure looks (to me)like he was trying to "pass the buck", not shielding as you have suggested by writing, "with his loving arm and said by his act(of partaking the fruit) that, 'I will face condemnation at your side...we shall die together.'" I suspect that perhaps here we see the flaw that hinders most relationships,namely, an unwillingness to assume responsibility for our own choices. Thankfully, I am married to a spouse, who accepts me with all my faults and shortcomings. But I am ever more thankful for a loving God who accepts me just the way I am and forgives and forgives and forgives! Oh that we might find that on this Forum too. mommapbs I guess we will have to agree to disagree on some issues here. |