The parallel between the church praying to Christ and the wife sharing her wishes was very helpful!

This topic is one area where mainstream Western culture is very hostile towards Christian values. I think part of the reason for this hostility is that people misunderstand Christian authority. In society, we are surrounded by examples of people in authority using their authority to get something for themselves at the expense of the people who are under authority. For example, a boss at work will usually delegate the unpleasant jobs to an employee. But Christian authority is totally different. Those in authority, whether church leaders or husbands, are supposed to be the servants of those under their authority. The values of the world are turned on their head. So, for example, in Eph 5:24 Paul says: 'Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her . . .' How did Christ love the church? He volunteered to suffer torture on a cross for it! And this is the pattern for Christian husbands! In other words, Christian husbands are supposed to be enormously self-sacrificial in their relationships with their wives. They lead in the marriage, but not by delegating the unpleasant tasks to their wives, but by usually doing these tasks themselves!

Not expressing your opinion , particularly when it comes to significant decisions in a marriage , whether you are the wife or husband, if you have to hold your tongue possibly highlights more serious marital issues going on. When both parties can't be honest, that's going to bite you more than a bad car purchase...

That was helpful teaching. Husbands have authority over their wives, but this doesn't mean that they have a monopoly on wisdom. A good, humble husband should ordinarily be often asking his wife's opinion on things and altering his plans when he thinks she has said something wise.

Does Ephesians say "Wives submit to your husband's in everything.....unless you think he's making a mistake "??? You can state your disagreements if he wants you to do so. If not, then no. Husbands will make mistakes and do things their wives do not like. A wife submitting only when it she agrees with her husband is meaningless. Submission only has any meaning when she disagrees, but submits anyway. Thinking you should continue to resist him means you really aren't submitting to him. It doesn't matter if he is making a mistake.

The issue here is Western culture rather than the Bible or Christianity.

This questions about marriege and submission are so important! I am loving!

Its nothing wrong with disagreeing with your husband or wife, but we have 2 remember 2 do it in wisdom, and luv this event happened in my marriage.... my wife wanted 2 buy a new truck 4 me but I didn't believe it was the right time, I felt GOD was saying wait a lil while longer but my wife got the truck n-e-way and it proofed 2 be the wrong time, we have 2 remember sometimes GOD will allow certain things 2 happen 2 show us we need more patience on waiting on GOD and that is what we learned from it, and pray that 4 them and yall

Your podcasts are helping me in so many ways thank you so much for doing these regularly!

Unless it is against the commands of Christ women must obey their husbands in "EVERYTHING" as is instructed of ALL humble and quiet spirited "Daughters of Sarah"... "22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord . 23 For the **husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head** of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing" Ephesians 5:21-24 (KJV)

The simple fact of the matter is Biblical marriage has ceased to exist some 30 years ago. 99% of women today constantly compete with the husband and view him as disposable. Women today have successfully turned marriage/divorce into a financial contract. A contract in which the man assumes ALL the risk and the woman can break said contact, at any time, for any reason, at the man's expense.

This was so good. I really needed this reminder - i def need to work on focusing my mind on Christ and watch how i treat my husband, whether he does something wise or unwise. And my worries i need to pray more about!

OMW! (oh my word) I laughed out loud so hard when you described the negative attributes of men and women! I was listening si intently I laughed so hard , thanks Pastor John lol

Biblical marriage makes Christ look glorious.. nuff said

A. The same Way we obey the Commandment to "submit one to the other," even though those others often have a differing Christian theology than ours: Receive and allow to flow through us as we get out of and stay out if its Way, the instantaneously-given fullness of the supernatural Fruit of the S(s)pirit of Agape'/Holy Love. We can and should love our spouse on many levels: unconditionally, romantically, familially/as brethren, and as a friend.

Marriage is to be a living demonstration of the gospel.

This was amazing. I did not know I needed this explanation but I was mistaken. Thank you so much for this breakdown

It is expected to fulfill God's expectations in our moral conduct for fundamentally growing in faith.

Grief, 3 perspectives and still no answer to the question!

The closed captions and transcript don't at all match the video, they don't even make sense.

It’s fascinating how these discussions never include the reality that most men are not in fact leaders. Every human being is not just naturally a leader because they are born male.

I married a "Christian" man when I was 21 years old. He was a religion major. His first job was youth pastor. He emotionally abused me for 20 years. He was careful not to leave physical bruises. All of our church leaders told me to submit to him. He almost completely shattered me mentally. I finally divorced him and was shunned by my "church family". I worked for that church as an administrator for over 10 years. When I left and had no support... the pastor cheated on his wife and left her and their 3 children for a fling. After I went through the valley of the shadow of death... I met a wonderful man. He was agnostic. I, however remained firm in my Christian beliefs. This wonderful man was/is the kindest, sweetest, nicest, most generous man I have ever met whether inside or outside of the organized church. We married and this man is now my Christian spouse. He is smarter than I am in many ways as I get emotional. I'm smarter in some ways about finances, etc. I'm here to tell you that I believe that this is what the Bible is telling you. Submit to one another. Acknowledge each other's strengths and weaknesses. Work together. Would anyone like to tell me where I'm wrong here?

Sarah was not at fault and neither was naomi but they both suffered consequences.

it's like spit it out brother

Hey, just wanted to share the Gospel that all men need, the Bible says all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) this means we all deserve death and separation from a perfect and holy God. But God did not leave us for dead, He sent His only begotten Son to die in yours and my place, so that anyone who believes in Him and repents of sin will be saved from separation from God, and have eternal life! I urge you please put your faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him, He promises to save all who cry out to Him and have a humble heart. We arent guaranteed another day so we must repent of sin and seek Him today while He may be found.

Yes

5:16 The bible does not say submit to everyone....if we did we would leave a very unhappy unbiblical life if we submit to everyone Christian and none Christian. The bible says submit to your husband. Submit to people you trust biblical but not all....it is safe biblical and other wise........

So, is that yes or no????

I completely disagree with this husband-and-wife should work together within anot one submitting to the other but together in harmonytogether working and living and growing and loving but not when submitting I disagree with what this says wholeheartedly

Very interesting topic

What would happen to my soul if my dad died before my younger siblings and i would have been born

Everything you said, I agree with, but sir, the 2 MILLION people incarcerated; the figure you provided was only a small fraction. But otherwise, yep!

Great!

What if the husband is not a Christian man? And the woman tries to help him see the light but hes too stubborn. Should she submit to him if he does more sinful actions? Im really curious.

Ephesians, Peter I’ve wrestled with these verses for a few years now and struggled to understand them. These are my problems with these verses. 1)men are not God so why do women and churches expect so much from them? 2. aren’t women supposed to be Christ like and Godly 3. The ‘lay down his life’ verses to me indicate that ‘death do us part’ from the man implies that the woman doesn’t have to love him until she dies? 4. Where does the protection party come from biblically because I don’t see it in any of the scriptures? 5. How far does this go regarding making decisions? For example if the husband says “I’d like 3 children” and the woman only wants two does the couple have 3 children because it’s what the man wants? 6. Why can’t a woman look after herself and then have the help she’s giving her husband as additional help? Why do Christian women feel the need to do everything for their husband?

It's called Love😀

That was elaborate!!!!

Well I am not Agreeing to everything he says because he Created that Problem on his own and When I tell him the Correct Thing he just Goes blank and Get aggressive and not sit down and solve the issue Seriously and Truthfully etc 💯💯💯💯#RealTruth

This is NOTHING but abuse. Get out daughter of God.

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John Piper is on Hel. Of an evil man. Surely it's too late for him to avoid the the Lake. Gives me chills.

Submission is a good "skill" for everyone to have right now so we know to submit to the health authorities and put on the mask. God talks about those who've been given authority are to give an account to him. Our job is to submit under God for our own good. Those who are stubborn will have to give an account also. If you die from Covid in the hospital because you refused to wear a mask, how will you explain that to God?

The bible tells wives to submit to their husband in everything they do. Even if they kill someone agree with them 😆

If my husband is God so God is not perfect?