Miscellaneous
In our society, the idea of submission to authority is an often distorted and misunderstood concept. This is especially true within the context of marriage. However, God has established authorities, structures, and systems for all human institutions. Be it government, the workplace, the church, or the home, God tells us to how Christians are to live in a way that will honor Him within these contexts. It is clear from Scripture that God is to be the ultimate authority within the home. Under God, the husband is to sacrificially, selflessly, and lovingly lead his wife and family. In other words, He is to lead the way Jesus would lead. In addition, the wife is to respect and honor her husband as he attempts to lead in a way that honors Jesus. When husbands and wives live within the structure that God has created, it is a beautiful thing and it works wonderfully. Submission is not an ugly thing, it is a beautiful thing. As a matter of fact, we see submission modeled best by Jesus as we see Him submit to God the Father time and time again in the Bible.