"God created an order..."
As usual, Amy hits the nail on the head with her post on submission and what to do when you disagree with your husband:
God, in his foreknowledge and sovereignty, knew that we'd disagree. While redeemed from the curse of sin, we still battle it in this life. (Romans 7:7-25, I John 1:8) What to do then? How can husbands and wives love each other and demonstrate the relationship between Christ and the Church here and now?
And so, God created an order. We see that order in the above passage. There cannot be two masters, two captains, two heads.
As for mutual submission, this is right and good. The husband lays down his life, loves his wife, and cleanses her by washing her in the Word of God. The wife loves and submits to her husband. But we haven't answered the one million dollar question, I know.
What, then, should happen if the wife says, "Go left!" and the husband says, "No, right!" The wise husband will listen to his wife's counsel, considering it to the degree that she shows wisdom in other areas. By getting understanding and wisdom, she is able to win over her husband. (see also I Peter 3:1-2) But the final word is his word, and he will answer for it.
The Lord made a way for those times we'd disagree. He knew that there'd be times that waiting, splitting the difference, or compromise wouldn't be options. And so, there is an order because God is orderly. Wives should yield, as God will honor their obedience.
posted by Crystal Paine at 9:29 PM
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