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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by mommy25, Jul 16, 2011.

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  1. jaigner

    jaigner Active Member

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    This is just not true. God's will is not revealed to women through their husbands. Certainly dress for their children should be a joint decision, but the husband's word does not need to be final. In fact, in many of these cases, men are not in the best position to do so.
     
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  2. mommy25

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    Thank you, Gina. I think I might have to visit over there. I must admit that I did not expect all that was said today (I'm a little grieved). But I was made aware that I posted in the wrong spot too, so it was partly my fault. :) I have one other forum that I visit (on homeschooling) where there are Christians and non-Christians. I can't believe the difference! And that is sad! You would expect the opposite. I am just glad that my Jesus isn't as harsh and defensive when I go to him with wherever I am. :) Take care!
     
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  3. mandym

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    Yes it is.


    Eph 5:22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
    Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.
     
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  4. preacher4truth

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    I agree. Our culture has rejected this revealed truth via ERA, feminism, popular thought, polls, trends, and other avenues of womens liberation. Those who hold to this are labelled control mongers, "chauvinist" (which simply means belief) and maligned as if obeying this were wrong.

    Rebellion toward this is deemed acceptable and is an expected protocol, and all who obey are deemed as old-fashioned and imprisoned, as if they are missing out. Yet this is to be expected when one chooses to live godly in Christ Jesus. Such is the state of the church for the most part.

    Of course we can also throw this out too, because liberal theology has taught us Paul didn't have the womans best interest in mind, and these were only his thoughts, not inspired Scripture.
     
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  5. Skandelon

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    I agree. Every circumstance is unique and some people don't seem to understand that.

    I do wonder what Paul's specific advice would have been to a wife of one of the Corinthian brethren who were "living carnally" by sleeping around, or one of the Galatians who were living under the law by trying to make everyone get circumcised? Would he have told them to submit to a husband who is living in clear violation of scripture?

    I'm not suggesting mommy25's husband is doing so, but it just appears that sometimes people don't consider the specific circumstances when they give their "black or white" rules.
     
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  6. mandym

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    and sometimes the circumstances have no effect on what should be done. Most things are black and white.
     
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    Aaron, this is a perfectly wonderful answer. I agree 100%. Couples SHOULD be praying together and seeking the Lord together on all kinds of issues. Is the husband her head? Yes.

    Does that mean that he micromanages every facet of her life? No? Why would he want to? Does that mean that she cannot discern the will of God unless her husband tells her what the will of God is? No. And that's what I got from your first answer.

    If I was wrong, I apologize.


    I care very deeply for the unity of the family in its service to God. I teach too many children who have horrible family situations. I have dear friends who are struggling to get it right and I see the pain it causes. I have no vendetta.
     
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  8. Alive in Christ

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    This was posted...

    Utterly ridiculous.

    Embarassing.

    I guess the person who posted this would recommend that the poor clueless woman should seek her "mouth piece of God" husbands directive as to whether she IS or ISNT experiencing labor pains. :tonofbricks:
     
    #48 Alive in Christ, Jul 16, 2011
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    We use regular swimwear but all of the girls really prefer to wear shorts on the bottom and either use a tank or a tankini that meets the shorts. We live on Long Island and have a sailboat and around here, summer is water sports and stuff. I really don't like the look of the "modest" swimsuits but instead have found pretty suits that fit well. Lands End is a company that often has really nice stuff. :)
     
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  10. Skandelon

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    I agree. And the fact that you started your 1st sentence with the word "sometimes," and your second sentence with the word "most," validates the point I was attempting to make. Thank you. :thumbs:
     
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  11. mandym

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    Maybe you should go back and reread my post.
     
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    To the OP, be wary of Aaron's advice. [edit] ABCGrad is a wonderful person, along with Annsni.. and Gina, and Menagerikeeper.. Listen to them..

    [personal attack edited]

    As for the question in the OP.. The women have all answered it well.. I have nothing to add..
     
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  13. Skandelon

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    No, I read it right the first time, and I agree. "MOST" things are black and white, but "SOMETIMES" circumstances need to be taken into consideration before blanket rules are blindly applied. We seemed to agree on that point. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Alive in Christ

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    Tiny tim posted...

    Sadly, I agree completley with Tiny on this.
     
    #54 Alive in Christ, Jul 16, 2011
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    This seems to be going downhill fast. Will close the thread to avoid more personal opinions that are hurtful to others.
     
    #55 Dr. Bob, Jul 17, 2011
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