17. Ephesians 5:22-24 ~ The Spirit-Filled Submission of Wives + PDF Teacher's Notes

Many (most) Americans today find Ephesians 5:22 to be quite offensive. The Bible, judged by most any contemporary standard, is a sexist book. Several times Christian couples (for whom I was performing a wedding) have asked me to leave the “obey” line out of the vows (to love, honor and obey) so as not to offend relatives attending the wedding. Yet the Scriptures are very clear at this point: Christian wives are to submit to their husband’s leadership. It is a fruit of being filled with the Spirit.