Proverbs 9:10 says, “Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Psalm 111:10 says, “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments.” Fear of God demonstrates wisdom and understanding because it reveals a heart that […]
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Understanding Submission
If you are an American, I have bad news for you. You may have more trouble with submission than most people. Submission is considered not only un-American but downright anti-American. “Give me liberty or give me death,” was Founding Father Patrick Henry’s famous declaration during the American Revolution. And, indeed, Americans value liberty more than […]
What Respect and Disrespect Look Like to a Husband
Ephesians 5:25 commands “husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church” In verses 26-32 Paul describes what it looks like for husbands to obey this command. One might then expect the passage to end with similar instructions to the wife, such as: “Let each one of you in particular love his own wife […]
How Wives Win Over Husbands the Right and Wrong Way
If you’re a wife, Peter tells you how not to win over your husband (with words). And he tells you how to win over your husband (with godly conduct): Wives submit to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, you may win over your husband without a word by your actions, when […]
Complementarianism and Egalitarianism: Which Is Right?
What is complementarianism? Egalitarianism? Is one biblical? Unbiblical? Which is correct? Read on! God created Eve because He wanted Adam to have “a helper comparable to him” (Genesis 2:18). The Hebrew word for “comparable” is neged. Other translations say: NASB & NIV—“suitable for him” ESV—“fit for him” HCSB—“his complement” The literal translation actually means “opposite […]
Can a Wife Love Her Husband Without Respecting Him?
“Can a wife love her husband without respecting him?” This is a good question to understand, because many people don’t think there’s a difference between a wife loving her husband and respecting him. This leaves many women thinking they respect their husbands, while the husbands are feeling disrespected. To learn how wives can love their […]