Awiusdi's Women's Ministry
Title: Submission: What does it mean?
by Awiusdi Darnell
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• Name:
Awiusdi Darnell
• Residence: OK
• Favorite Verse:
Phil 4:13
• Favorite Quote:
"With God all things
are possible"
• Hobbies:
Computers, Piano,
Music,Crocheting,
Writing
• Date of Salvation:
1975
• Latest News:
God has blessed my life in so many ways that it is hard
to pinpoint one to share. I have been given the spiritual gift of discernment
and wisdom and it is manifested in some very special ways.
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Submission:
What does it mean ? How does this affect my
life?
Scripture References:
Hebrew 13:17
1 Tim 2:11
1 Pet 2:13, 18, 3:1
Eph 5:21
James 4:7
Definitions and original spellings
(SUBMIT ) "HUPEIKO" - To retire, withdraw
under, yield
(SUBMISSION) - Humble obedience to anothers
will.
(HESVCHIA) - Quietly , Silently
The Secular World
1.The world outside wants to teach you a
distorted view on what it means,
to be
submissive. And if you allow them to do
that, then your whole
viewpoint on what your
relationships ought to be like will be
distorted
and unbiblical.
2.They want you to think that submitting to
your spouse or significant
other means
letting them drag you down to an unequal
position in the
union and that you are to be
passive or that you are inferior.
3.They want you to think that its ok for the
spouse to rule over the household
with an
iron hand .
4.They want you to believe it means to
surrender your will, your intellect.
5.They want you to feel like you are in the
wrong and deserve to be treated
as inferior.
Here's the Real Truth about Submission:
Under no circumstances are you to give in to
something that is against
the law or that is
against God's law or that is against your
conscience.
You have to remain true to
yourself and to God and to the ethics deemed
proper by the authorities in your country.
God's word tells us that both people have a
right to voice their own opinions
and
concerns in the relationships , both people
have the responsibility
to seek Gods Will in
whatever matter you are discussing, both
people
need to agree to disagree in a
respectful quiet, silent manner, both people
have a responsibility to examine the reason
behind what they are asking
for and it can't
be for selfish desires, both people need to
decide
not to be violent with one another,
both people need to have a receptice
restful
attitude that will promote learning in the
relationship, both
people are to be
responsive to our partners as God has given
you as
spiritual guides, both people need
to subject to one another and aware
of their
place in the relationship of life. Both
people are required
by God to do what is
right and mandated by God and by the society
in
which we live, both people need to do
this out of reverance for Christ.
Awiusdi's Comments:
I have been married almost 26 years and at
times in my marriage both of
us have taken
one another for granted, both of us have
acted selfishly
and stubborn, that isn't the
answer that works. In my opinion that is
what happens when a marriage is not a
Christian Union or a wise relationship
to be
in.
It seems that in todays world, no one sticks
in a relationship
long enough to get passed
the little problems that come up. Divorce
is as common as a cold and it ought not to
be that way.
Problems can be worked out, no matter what
they are. Even the worst of
the worst
situations can be settled if you take the
time to seek Gods
will for your marriage.
This doesnt mean in a abusive relationship
either.
If the other person isn't willing to
live with respect toward you, then
you owe
them nothing. God called us to live in peace
with our partners,
not in danger.
Take time to discuss the problems, Look for
Gods direction and hopefully
you can come to
some kind of answer that satisfies both
of you, If not
then it is wise to seek
Spiritual guidance from your
Christian Friends
or your Pastor.
Whatever solution you two come up with needs
to be based on Gods word
and Gods will for
your lives.
Love one another as Christ loves the church,
provide for one another,
be a helpmate, not
a hindrance.
Til Next Time
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E-MAIL AWIUSDI AT:
Awiusdi@faithmania.com
I am an online Christian Minister and Mentoring counselor
and specializing in Abuse situation, Addictions or the Grieving process
along with meeting the spiritual needs of people.We also reach out to those
with Hepatitis C and HIV.
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