Posted on 08/09/2013 3:57:54 PM PDT by Morgana
During a past ministry trip to Hungary, I heard a painfully familiar story. Through a translator, a tearful young woman living near Budapest explained that her Christian husband was angrily demanding her absolute submission. This included, among other things, that she clean their house according to his strict standards and that she engage in sexual acts with him that made her feel uncomfortable and dirty.
This lady was not demanding her rights or trying to be disrespectful. She was a godly, humble woman who obviously wanted to please the Lord. But she had been beaten to a pulp emotionally, and she was receiving little help from her pastor—who was either unwilling or unprepared to confront wife abuse.
I've heard so many sickening versions of this scenario. In Kenya, several women told me their AIDS-infected husbands often raped them—and then their pastors told them they must submit to this treatment. In some parts of India, even some pastors believe it is acceptable to beat their wives if they argue with them or show any form of disrespect. And in some conservative churches in the United States, women are told that obedience to God is measured by their wifely submission—even if their husbands are addicted to alcohol or pornography or if they are involved in adulterous affairs.
This distortion of biblical teaching has plunged countless Christian women into depression and emotional trauma. I'm not sure which is worse: the harsh words they hear from their husbands or the perverse way the Bible is wielded as a leather belt to justify domestic abuse. Here are three truths we must uncover in order to solve this problem:
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Oh boy. This is like giving a monkey a machine gun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxqIITtTtU
I hope dear hubby is sacrificing himself like Christ did for the church, too.
“Why do I find myself getting all hot and bothered? (I’m female) lol. “
I sure hope you’re not into that “Fifty Shades of Grey” book!
nope. too busy livin’ life. Didn’t even read it. I think those type of books are for those that aren’t livin’ the dream. ;)
Excellent point. As a female I agree whole heartedly. There is no greater joy as a woman than to be of service to a Godly husband such as you described. At least for me.
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