Once again, True Woman ’08 put out a very convicting post about the Biblical way to express your femininity.
I’ve gotta tell you that I’ve always had a problem with Point #2 – submitting to my husband. And boy has this led to many, many problems in my marriage. I’m really not liking the posts this month. However, God’s refining fire is not there to tickle and make us laugh. It’s mean to reveal the impurity in our hearts so that it can be removed, through God’s grace.
When I think of this, I’m reminded of something I learned many years ago, when I attended a Kay Arthur Bible study. The process of refining silver was described, in detail. The image is of silver being boiled, and the impurities rising to the top, where a worker took a ladle-like tool and skimmed the impurities from the precious metal below. This process cannot happen without the fire. God’s Word is the fire that convicts us of our sin, bringing it to mind so that it can be dealt with.
Whoever said that being a Christian is easy sure didn’t walk the walk, eh? It’s tough, painful, and requires much introspection and prayer.
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Whenever I hear the 1Perter 3:1 verse quoted: “Wives…be submissive to your husbands..”
I always wait to see if the speaker quotes the rest of the text in 3:7, “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and heirs with you in the gracious gift of life.”
Most Biblical scholars agree that “weaker” refers to physcial strength, not moral stamina, strength of character, or mental capacity.
The more I seek growth in Christ, the more I learn it’s about serving each other in our relationships.
I think media has brought an image of femininity as the “sweet gal” who doesn’t disagree or cause a ruckus. I used to struggle with that image and wondered why the King gave women choice, brains, stamina, etc., if all we’re supposed to do is to agree, and assist.
It is freeing to know God accepts us just like we are. And our relationships grow as we work out disagreements, share perspectives, create anew, and serve each other through our relationships.
I’ve found He’s always refining me. I agree. It’s hard. It would be so much easier if I didn’t learn the hard way.
You’ve given us thoughtful words.