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I just heard on a TV show playing behind me that "a man wears the pants in a relationship". Many people believe a man is "over" a woman. God made woman from Adam's rib...his side.
As I sat here and pondered that statement though, I wonder am I submissive to God fully in the capacity that He needs for me to be His helper in building the Kingdom of God....
After all, we gladly are submissive as a guidance of love to help our husbands...how much more should we all be submissive as the Bride of Christ to our God.... |
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| To add a comment to "He wears the pants in the family!" |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Amen! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Who ever coined the phrase the man wears the pants could not have been thinking very clearly, or it was before the girls started wearing them. the Bible is very clear where the man and the woman are placed in the food chain. Man is to bring home moneys to support the needs of the family, like food clothing, paying the bills etc.The wife is to train the child the ways of life and about salvation and the ten commandments and what God wants from all of us. But there is no place where it said the woman should be a slave to the man. just the opposite that man is to love and respect, and to love her just as God loves the church or as much as he loves himself.This don't sound like she is to be a slave to man,but a helper to share and help make the decisions for the family. So I say you have it right, I think the Bible calls it the helpmeet.None of us are to be over the other. Nicely put young lady |
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| Thanks! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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A man is to leave his family in marriage he and his spouse are to be one. How can one be above the other when there is only one to begin with?
This is not meant to be a rhetorical question but simply the answer so many really need...yours and mine become ours... when partners are not growing together, they can only be growing apart.
The choice is... ours!
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To Juan, maybe that's the reason the family is under attack...
Just what are they buying into?? |
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| Amen! May we grow closer to God daily in our relationship with Him! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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Indeed Cheryl, '...how much more should we all be submissive as the Bride of Christ to our God....' That conjures a beautiful picture in my mind. Willingly, submissive as a Bride...the depth of love you have coined there in just a few words is truly moving.
You're a blessing! |
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| Awesome! sounds very awesome! godspeed |
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| God loves you like crazy!!! |
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I am a submissive wife and I love it......I had to be in the role of the "head" of the house while my children were young. When a man is submissive to God as he should be, it is not hard to be a submissive wife.
BTW.....I have the higher education level of the two of us. And I did not enjoy working, raising children, keeping house, cooking......I found there was nothing left for me. I was lost in all the things I was trying to do. I did it out of necessity, as many women do. And I have an admiration for the women who still do it today, it wears you out....but I also admire women who are able to be at home.
Now, I am free, free to be the woman I need to be, for God, for my family, and for me. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Also, there is nothing wrong with sharing those roles and duties...(with no abuse in a relationship)it is a area of balance... |
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| Amen! Good thought |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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Juan, if I chose to work now, my husband would support me in that.
At the time I was working and raising a family, I had to assume the leadership position in our home.....hubby wasn't in a position to do it because of drugs and alcohol. I didn't have the choice to be submissive....I had to survive, unfortunately. After children were gone....I started college and divorced my hubby....God brought me back to him....he is now a Christian and I am able to stay at home.
He is now doing his best to be submissive to God, therefore I can be submissive to him......it makes it easy. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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I think its amazing when people say Christianity for women is like a ball and chain.
Christianity is the only religion where it sets us as women free to be ...a woman.
Gods system of marriage is amazing, if each one is in its proper place, functioning in its proper roles, is a beautiful place where He does not favor one sex over the other. He cares for each one, He provides the emotional nurishment for each one in its own unique way.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galations 3:28. haha I love God!
Great blog Cheryl. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Amen young lady!!! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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We have a submissive marriage.We are submissive to Christ. Jim nor I tend to take the "lead". We let got lead and we follow. |
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| Charity, amen!!!!!!!! |
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| amen |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| God desires a relationship with you that is so deep.... |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, He sure does, and that's what hubby is realizing now......He desires more of us than just saying we're His. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Amen brother! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| Barry, amen!!!!! And it's a beautiful thing when that happens!!!!!!! |
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Love this discussion! Thanks for getting it started, Ms. Cheryl. :) The head & neck portion of this is so good -- and very interesting! |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| i agree with everything everyone said on here amen amen amen amen amen god bless u richly and abundantly and bountifully tooooooooooooooooooooo |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| I love that head and neck comparison...never thought of it quite like that before lol. Makes sense to me! (= |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| i have a fights about how men are better then women alot because men were on earth before women for it was women whom was made from adam's bone. |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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| Are we walking in TRUE humility to God? Most of us would say no. True humility involves the Christians willingness to do what God says in His word and by His voice. So no, the bride (us) is usually walking in a false humility, not really allowing God to "wear the pants" so to speak. We are all on this journey together. Love Ya Laurie Anne |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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For me this points out the need to really look long and hard at a man before making him your life partner. Is this man someone you want to be the spiritual leader of your house? Is he going to be a good provider? Is he going to be submissive to God? Is he compatible with what your life needs and beliefs are? Love is a wonderful thing but true loves comes from time, knowledge, understanding and a shared belief system. If you can't agree on the basics your pretty much guaranteed to have a difficult time when infatuation wears off. However, I don't think that was the point of Cheryl's post. Let us all listen to the voice of God and do His will. "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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| Wow, great discussion sister! |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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I think it's interesting how much the original discussion topic isn't being mentioned. That isn't a bad thing, I just find it interesting.
Back to the Church and submitting to Jesus:
How much does the church submit to Jesus? How much does the church want to submit to Jesus? What are indications that a church is or is not submitting to Jesus? |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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| Please look at and consider joining Prophet Barry's group: Covenant Marriage |
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| July 16, 2008 |
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| Your welcome brother...God leads where He wants us!!!! It is a honor! |
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| July 19, 2008 |
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| BTW, I didn't mean to be complaining about the discussion. I find it fascinating how quickly discussions about submission turn to the wife's relationship with her husband. The same book (Ephesians) that tells wifes to submit to their husbands tells all believers to submit to each other a few verses before hand. How do we submit to each other? By submitting to the same person - namely Jesus. |
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| July 22, 2008 |
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Yes! Cheryl.It is true when Jesus is the head of the home and both are in submission to Him there is Love, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit. My former wife died after being married for 23 3/4 years We had a marriage of harmony blest by the Lord. Since then I have married again to Corinne. We have been married for almost 7 years and never had a fuss. She is my double portion blessing sent from God on the wings of a dove. I thank God for her everyday. Living according to Eph. Chap 5 brings the abundant life which I am experiencing with my wife.
Be Blest,
There is only one chance in time
your life to live. The Lord is asking:
What will you Give? |
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