Submission: Hupotasso “to be subject or subordinate, to literally place under”
Submission does not mean: You are worth less “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” Proverbs 31:10
Submission does not mean: You are worth less You are inferior Your husband is the absolute authority
Submission: Hupotasso “to be subject or subordinate, to literally place under” “This word was a Greek military term meaning "to arrange [troop divisions] in a military fashion under the command of a leader". In non-military use, it was "a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, assuming responsibility, and carrying a burden.” Blueletterbible.org
Submission: Is a choice to yield to and follow your husbands leadership Is a beautiful and powerful thing
How does a wife tear down her house? “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Proverbs 14:1 “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.” Proverbs 12:4 How does a wife tear down her house? Fighting him for leadership of the family Giving him leadership in word but not in practice Speaking evil of him
A Biblical Wife Impacts Her Husband… Not with outward beauty With respectful and pure conduct With a gentle and quiet spirit
Inner Beauty is Permanent Proven “As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.” Proverbs 11:22 “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain. But the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
Wrapping Up… Husbands love your wives Wives Respect your husbands Marriage first