Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:22
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
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Submission within relationships is often misunderstood, but this verse sheds light on its true meaning. For wives, submitting to their husbands as unto the Lord is an act of love, respect, and honor. This submission is not about inferiority or loss of identity; rather, it is a way to reflect Christ’s love and the unity that God desires in marriage. In God’s design, submission is a mutual respect where each partner values the other’s role and works together in harmony. This call to submission is an invitation to build a relationship rooted in trust, humility, and a commitment to support one another’s spiritual journey. By submitting as unto the Lord, wives demonstrate a willingness to follow God’s guidance, entrusting their marriages to His care. This act of respect strengthens the foundation of marriage, fostering unity, love, and a sense of shared purpose. Embracing this role with humility and love allows both partners to grow in their faith, honoring God through their relationship and reflecting His love to the world.
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.
Proverbs 14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.