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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: Emmaus: You put a great deal of research into this. But none of these verses come close to saying what mommapbs suggested. Mary praising God for recognizing her low estate doesn't come close to mommapbs becoming one with god's heartbeat. And Song of Solomon 1:2-4 is a description of God's relationship with Israel and Israel's relationship with God. Not our individual relationship. So that doesn't qualify mommapbs assumptions either. Again, Revelation 22:17 talks not of personal relationships but of how God see's the New City of Jerusalem. As a bride who awaits her husband. Not as mommapbs attempting to become one with God's heartbeat. And the memorial where Mary washes Jesus feet in Luke 7:36-50 shows how much Mary loved and served Jesus. We all should do this and follow her example. But she wasn't trying to become one with his heartbeat. Sorry, but when I read mommapbs wanting to become one with God's heart beat and intimacy (not love, service and self sacrifice) ... I saw how mommapbs words ring more toward the concept of nervana or buddhism when those worshipers feel they are becoming one with God and actually become God. I appreciate your attempt, but of a truth mommapbs words cannot be reconciled with scripture through the best efforts ... as you have just proven. Now, take a closer look at mommapbs words and tell me what you think she is trying to say. Rabbi Mark |