Hello sisters,
This is an article by an online magazine, Relevant. It really draws out the difference of submitting to men, and submitting to your husband. I know the majority of us here are not married--but it is important to know the difference. Most women in society are still being treated with inferiority, or allowing themselves to fall into 'ownership' or submitting to men when going down a bad path of broken relationships.
The mistake of misunderstanding the verses in the Bible in some churches back in the ages brought a lot of wrong teachings--such as women are not allowed to pray out loud. I'm really glad that now we can find more truths in the Bible and live out to that being fulfilled in truth. Even in society before the women's movement, the misunderstanding that the woman's place is in the kitchen, or at home, is so degrading and untrue, thus sparking a generation of feminist who not only manage to "un-submit" themselves to men in general--but also to their husbands. A downward spiral of unfaithfulness, disregard to respect for one another in relationships, and painful divorces ensued.
This article is really encouraging for women everywhere. It makes the word "submit" seem less of an ownership word and gives more meaning toward a loyal and faithful relationship. Understanding in relationships go both ways, so it doesn't mean that when a wife finds herself in a broken and abusive relationship, she should suffer through it because she needs to submit. This is why the article points that "boyfriends" and "lovers" are not in the Biblical category of relationships. As quoted by the article, "There is no biblical category for “boyfriend” or “lover,” and we owe such designation no submission. In fact, to be submissive to her future husband, a woman must stand back and evaluate, with rigid scrutiny, “Is this the one who is to come, or is there another?” That requires an emotional and physical distance until there is a lifelong covenant made, until she stands before one who is her “own husband.”"
I hope you find this informative and inspirational. The link to the article can be found below.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationship/features/27577-women-stop-submitting-to-men
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Oh this just reminded me of how serious a relationship is, it involves total commitment on either sides. :) the most perfect example of a relationship us the one we have with our Beloved :)
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