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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: Greetigns sebkin, may I suggest that you read the entire thread to catch a glimpse of my ORIGINAL intent here. I am seeking to BE OBEDIENT TO CHRIST - I am NOT pushing my own agenda. And yes, my husband is well aware of this discussion. You asked how has rabbi Mark offended me? Rabbi Mark implied that I was guilty of "doing what is right in my own eyes" to Jules prior to addressing me. This is contradictory to God's Word, according to Mt 18:15. Secondly, according to God's Word, not rabbi Mark, in Christ, ALL are equal; the male is NOT spiritually superior! (Gal. 3:28) On to the fear issue. As you have written, we are told NOT to be afraid (phobia) and John, who fell on his face before the risen Christ tells us that "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 I am saved and I "fear" God too, but I am NOT afraid of His wrath. (Romans 8:1) The fear that I have is what Larry Crabb has expressed as a "trembling at the thought of any distance that comes between God and me." As I seek to draw near to God, He promises to draw near to me, but the drawing can not take place when I sin. THAT is my responsibility; for it is my sin that separates me from the intimacy that God desires to have with me. Of THIS I am grieved; and in my brokenness I can come before the Lord in repentance and receive the forgiveness and restoration that enables me to pursue Him! (Once again, the english language is incapable of truly expressing what God knows is on my heart - if you cannot discern my love for Him, perhaps you are not looking for it.) Mommapbs |