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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: Worthy of Honor but not of Respect |
Bible Note: Greetings rabbi Mark, you have written: "My purpose for coming to the Forum is to offer the Word of God. Which is the final authority on all matters." I agree, the Word is the final authority, but the vessel that brings it is not. As iron sharpens iron, so does one man sharpen another.(Proverbs 27:17) I've had a real "honing" through our exchange. You have written: "Those who do not abide by the Word of God always find offense with it." Where have I done this? In all matters I endeavor to be obedient to the Spirit, I am NOT accountable to you. You are not my spiritual leader, nor are you my husband, and yes, he knows of this discussion! You claim to be "spiritually superior" (reference post 65448) to women. Should all women be excluded from participating on this Forum, or just ME? Yes, Eve was deceived, however, where was Adam while this took place? Wasn't he responsible for her? Did he intercede for her with the Lord God?Adam had a choice to make too, he ate the fruit. Sounds to me like they were BOTH responsible for the transgression - but yes, that is my opinion - we CAN differ can't we? I think we can agree that we are glad that God sent Jesus to be what God had intended for the first Adam, who loved His bride and gave Himself up for her! (Eph 5:25) Are you suggesting that a woman is to be obedient to a man, regardless of his relationship with the Lord? You have written: "After a comprehensive study on this matter, it is clear to me that God intends that no matter what the spiritual state of the man that the woman is to obey God's instruction.(to fear and obey her husband) There is simply no other scripture that gives the woman this leeway. If the man does not obey God or treat the woman with love and honour the matter is between God and that man." So, if my husband tells me to sign our income tax statement that I know is fraudlent, I should do this? Should I obey him if he asks me to do something that contradicts God's Word? What would you say to the woman who is abused physically, emotionally or spiritually? My endeavor was to show women (who are in situations of abuse)a way to be obedient to God's Word. The english language is far inferior. The word respect, for some, implies a form of admiration. Do you admire men who exercize their God-given authority by battering their wives? Is this how Christ loves the Church? The word honor, as opposed to the concept implied by the word respect, is appropriate when we see ALL as worthy by Christ's death. If I was married to a man who beat me, I could (and would) honor him in Christ. But I would not admire him. Sir, you have written, "Your opinions are your opinions. And unlearned, undisiplined opinions at that. They mean absolutely nothing to me." I suggest that you refrain from reading or responding to my posts. mommapbs |